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Red Sox reactions: Offense wastes Lucas Giolito's gem
BOSTON — Instant reactions from the Red Sox' 2-1 loss to Baltimore Orioles in Game 2 of a doubleheader Saturday at Fenway Park: 1) Red Sox (27-27) won the first game of the doubleheader 6-5 in 10 innings on Rafael Devers' fifth career walkoff RBI. They lead the four-game series 2-1 heading into Sunday's finale. Advertisement 2) Boston designated lefty Sean Newcomb for assignment and recalled hard-throwing righty Luis Guerrero from Triple-A Worcester right before Game 2. Guerrero replaced lefty Brennan Bernardino with two outs in the eighth and a runner at first base. He walked Adley Rutschman, then gave up an RBI single to Ryan O'Hearn that made it 1-0 Orioles. 3) Guerrero allowed another run in the ninth inning on two walks and Dylan Carson's RBI single that put Baltimore ahead 2-0. 4) Righty Lucas Giolito has made five starts this season and he has pitched well in every other start. He pitched well in his season debut (6 innings, three runs at Toronto), bad in his second start (3 ⅔ innings, six runs vs. Texas), really well in his third start (6 ⅔ innings, one run at KC) and bad in his fourth start (4 innings, 6 runs vs. Atlanta). It was his turn to pitch well again Saturday and he did. He pitched really well. He tossed 7 scoreless innings, allowing just six hits and two walks while striking out six. He threw 99 pitches (63 for strikes). He got nine swings and misses, including five with his four-seam fastball, two with his slider and two with his changeup. Advertisement 5) No. 2 Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer was promoted between Games 1 and 2 of the doubleheader and made his MLB debut in the nightcap. He batted sixth and played third base. He shifted over to shortstop in the eighth inning after shortstop Trevor Story was removed in the seventh for a pinch hitter. He went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. 6) The Red Sox squandered a big chance in the eighth. With Boston down 1-0, Nick Sogard led off the inning with a single to right field against O's reliever Andrew Kittredge. David Hamilton pinch ran for Sogard and stole second base. Kittredge then walked Connor Wong, a .149 hitters, on four pitches. But he got Ceddanne Rafaela to fly out to shallow right field without the base runners advancing. Righty Seranthony Domínguez took over for Kittredge. He got Jarren Duran to strike out swinging on an 86.9 mph splitter and Rafael Devers to pop out to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn on the first pitch of his at-bat. 7) Abraham Toro led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a 386-foot home run just out of the reach of center fielder Jorge Mateo who flipped over the wall into the Red Sox bullpen going after it. It was Toro's second homer of the day and cut the deficit to 2-1. Advertisement Wilyer Abreu singled with one out. But rookie Marcelo Mayer grounded into a force out and David Hamilton 8) Orioles lefty starter Trevor Rogers, a 2021 NL All-Star with Miami, made his season debut. He began this year on the IL with a right knee subluxation before getting optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on May 11. He left with the game scoreless and two men on base with one out in the seventh inning. Righty Andrew Kittredge replaced him and got pinch hitter Wilyer Abreu to ground out to second base and Mayer to strike out swinging on a slider below the strike zone. 9) The Red Sox and Orioles will play the final game of their four-game series Sunday at 1:35 p.m. Red Sox righty Walker Buehler (4-1, 4.00 ERA) is scheduled to start opposite righty Dean Kremer (3-5, 5.50 ERA). More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
NBC Sports
24-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Acuña Jr. hits long homer on first pitch in his return to Braves after missing one year
ATLANTA — Ronald Acuña Jr. crushed his first pitch 467 feet for a home run in his dramatic return to the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Making his first appearance in almost one year, the 2023 NL MVP, was activated from the injured list and restored to the Braves' lineup almost one year after he tore his left ACL. Acuña, in his customary leadoff position in the lineup, turned on a fastball from San Diego right-hander Nick Pivetta' and sent the ball into the seats in left-center. Acuña hesitated briefly on his jog around the bases for a shuffle step. It was Atlanta's only offensive highlight in a 2-1 loss. Acuña said after the game 'I had a feeling' about hitting a homer in his return. When asked if he meant he had a feeling about a first-pitch homer, Acuña said: 'exactly how it happened. ... To me that's just the culmination of all the work I put in.' Infielder Orlando Arcia, a 2023 All-Star, was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot for Acuña, who started in right field. Acuña said through translator Franco Garcia he was 'super excited, super happy' to make his return and added 'I couldn't sleep that much' after receiving the news of his return on Thursday. Braves manager Brian Snitker announced after Thursday night's 8-7 loss at Washington that Acuña would make his season debut on Friday night. Snitker said Friday it felt good to make out his first lineup of 2025 that included Acuña. 'He's one of those players that you better not go get a beer or whatever, because you might miss something really cool, you know?' Snitker said. 'I mean, he's that type of force, I think, in the game. I think he's going to energize everybody. Gonna energize the fans. Gonna energize his teammates.' 'Did you think he wasn't going to hit a homer on that first pitch?' Snitker said. Acuña, the 2023 NL MVP, hurt his left knee last May 26 and had surgery on June 6. The 27-year-old played six games in the minors on a rehab assignment, going 6 for 15 with two home runs. Acuña played in only 49 games last season, batting .250 with four homers, 15 RBIs, 16 stolen bases and a .716 OPS. This is Acuña's second comeback from a major knee injury. He tore his right ACL on July 10, 2021, and returned the following April. When asked Friday what is different about this rehabilitation process, he said 'Patience. The patience, for sure. ... I just think I'm in a much better place.' Atlanta entered 24-25 after an 0-7 start. 'It's huge,' third baseman Austin Riley said. 'The talent is there. The energy he brings, having Ronald up there at the top of the lineup. ... he can change a game at any point.' Acuña was a unanimous NL MVP in 2023 when he hit .336 with 41 home runs, 106 RBIs and a league-leading 1.012 OPS. Acuña also stole 73 bases that year to become the only player with 40 homers and 70 steals in one season. Arcia, 30, was a 2023 NL All-Star when he hit .264 with 17 homers and 65 RBIs. Arcia lost his starting job due to an inability to compensate at the plate while suffering a defensive decline. He hit only .194 in 31 at-bats this season. Snitker said he hopes Arcia would ccept a minor league assignment if he does not land another job in the majors. 'I think we all know that it's a business,' Acuña said of Arcia getting cut. 'I'm happy to be back but I'm sorry that's the move.' Nick Allen has taken over as the starting shortstop. Snitker said Luke Williams is the backup shortstop and Eli White, a part-time starter in the outfield, will see more time in the infield.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Ronald Acuña Jr. hits long homer on first pitch in his return to Braves after missing 1 year
ATLANTA — Ronald Acuña Jr. crushed his first pitch 467 feet for a home run in his dramatic return to the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Making his first appearance in almost one year, the 2023 NL MV ,was activated from the injured list and restored to the Braves' lineup almost one year after he tore his left ACL. Acuña, in his customary leadoff position in the lineup, turned on a fastball from San Diego right-hander Nick Pivetta' and sent the ball into the seats in left-center. Acuña hesitated briefly on his jog around the bases for a shuffle step. Infielder Orlando Arcia, a 2023 All-Star, was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot for Acuña, who started in right field. Acuña said through translator Franco Garcia he was 'super excited, super happy' to make his return and added 'I couldn't sleep that much' after receiving the news of his return on Thursday. Braves manager Brian Snitker announced after Thursday night's 8-7 loss at Washington that Acuña would make his season debut on Friday night. Snitker said Friday it felt good to make out his first lineup of 2025 that included Acuña. 'He's one of those players that you better not go get a beer or whatever, because you might miss something really cool, you know?' Snitker said. 'I mean, he's that type of force, I think, in the game. I think he's going to energize everybody. Gonna energize the fans. Gonna energize his teammates." Acuña, the 2023 NL MVP, hurt his left knee last May 26 and had surgery on June 6. The 27-year-old played six games in the minors on a rehab assignment, going 6 for 15 with two home runs. Acuña played in only 49 games last season, batting .250 with four homers, 15 RBIs, 16 stolen bases and a .716 OPS. This is Acuña's second comeback from a major knee injury. He tore his right ACL on July 10, 2021, and returned the following April. When asked Friday what is different about this rehabilitation process, he said 'Patience. The patience, for sure. ... I just think I'm in a much better place.' Atlanta entered 24-25 after an 0-7 start. 'It's huge,' third baseman Austin Riley said. 'The talent is there. The energy he brings, having Ronald up there at the top of the lineup. ... he can change a game at any point.' Acuña was a unanimous NL MVP in 2023 when he hit .336 with 41 home runs, 106 RBIs and a league-leading 1.012 OPS. Acuña also stole 73 bases that year to become the only player with 40 homers and 70 steals in one season. Arcia, 30, was a 2023 NL All-Star when he hit .264 with 17 homers and 65 RBIs. Arcia lost his starting job due to an inability to compensate at the plate while suffering a defensive decline. He hit only .194 in 31 at-bats this season. Snitker said he hopes Arcia would ccept a minor league assignment if he does not land another job in the majors. 'I think we all know that it's a business,' Acuña said of Arcia getting cut. 'I'm happy to be back but I'm sorry that's the move.' Nick Allen has taken over as the starting shortstop. Snitker said Luke Williams is the backup shortstop and Eli White, a part-time starter in the outfield, will see more time in the infield. MLB: /hub/mlb
23-05-2025
- Sport
Braves activate Ronald Acuña Jr. from injured list almost 1 year after ACL injury to left knee
ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. was activated from the injured list by the Atlanta Braves on Friday, almost one year after he tore the ACL in his left knee. The Braves announced the move before Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres. Infielder Orlando Arcia, a 2023 All-Star, was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot for Acuña, who was expected to hit leadoff and start in right field. Braves manager Brian Snitker announced after Thursday night's 8-7 loss at Washington that Acuña would make his season debut on Friday night. Acuña, the 2023 NL MVP, hurt his left knee last May 26 and had surgery on June 6. He played six games in the minors on a rehab assignment, going 6 for 15 with two home runs. He was scratched before Thursday night's game for Triple-A Gwinnett as the team made plans for him to join the Atlanta roster. Acuña played in only 49 games last season, batting .250 with four homers, 15 RBIs, 16 stolen bases and a .716 OPS. He was a unanimous winner of the NL MVP award in 2023 when he hit .336 with 41 home runs, 106 RBIs and a league-leading 1.012 OPS. Acuña also stole 73 bases that year to become the only player with 40 homers and 70 steals in one season. Arcia, 30, was a 2023 NL All-Star when he hit .264 with 17 homers and 65 RBIs. Arcia lost his starting job due to an inability to compensate at the plate while suffering a defensive decline. He hit only .194 in 31 at-bats this season. Nick Allen has taken over as the starting shortstop. ___
San Francisco Chronicle
23-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Braves activate Ronald Acuña Jr. from injured list almost 1 year after ACL injury to left knee
ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. was activated from the injured list by the Atlanta Braves on Friday, almost one year after he tore the ACL in his left knee. The Braves announced the move before Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres. Infielder Orlando Arcia, a 2023 All-Star, was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot for Acuña, who was expected to hit leadoff and start in right field. Braves manager Brian Snitker announced after Thursday night's 8-7 loss at Washington that Acuña would make his season debut on Friday night. Acuña, the 2023 NL MVP, hurt his left knee last May 26 and had surgery on June 6. He played six games in the minors on a rehab assignment, going 6 for 15 with two home runs. He was scratched before Thursday night's game for Triple-A Gwinnett as the team made plans for him to join the Atlanta roster. Acuña played in only 49 games last season, batting .250 with four homers, 15 RBIs, 16 stolen bases and a .716 OPS. He was a unanimous winner of the NL MVP award in 2023 when he hit .336 with 41 home runs, 106 RBIs and a league-leading 1.012 OPS. Acuña also stole 73 bases that year to become the only player with 40 homers and 70 steals in one season. Arcia, 30, was a 2023 NL All-Star when he hit .264 with 17 homers and 65 RBIs. Arcia lost his starting job due to an inability to compensate at the plate while suffering a defensive decline. He hit only .194 in 31 at-bats this season. ___ AP MLB:
