HOUSTON (AP) — Lance McCullers Jr. pitched seven innings for the first time since 2022 and José Altuve hit two of Houston’s four home runs to help the Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Monday night. McCullers (1-0), who missed the 2023 and 2024 seasons due to injuries, allowed four hits and one…
Alex Cora makes clear his stance on Wilyer Abreu’s strong start to 2026 Red Sox originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a preferred source by clicking here. Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu had a series in Cincinnati. The 2026 WBC champion went 6-for-13 against the Reds with two home runs and 4…
For the first time in the history of the World Baseball Classic, Japan will not be in the semifinals. They were outscored by Venezuela 8-5 on Saturday night at Loan Depot Park in Miami. Venezuela is in the WBC semifinals for the first time since 2009, and with the victory secured a spot for the…
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