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Boston Globe
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Game 61: Red Sox at Braves lineups and notes
The Red Sox made a number of roster moves before Sunday's game, placing righthander Justin Slaten on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 29); calling up righthander Luis Guerrero and utility player Nate Eaton from Worcester; optioning another utility man in Nick Sogard back to Worcester; and designating catcher Blake Sabol for assignment. Advertisement Here's a preview. Lineups RED SOX (28-32): Duran LF, Devers DH, Abreu RF, Toro 1B, Mayer 3B, Story SS, Campbell 2B, Wong C, Rafaela CF Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Pitching: LHP Garrett Crochet (4-4, 2.04 ERA) BRAVES (27-30): Acuña Jr. RF, Riley 3B, Ozuna DH, Olson 1B, Albies 2B, Murphy C, White LF, Harris II CF, Allen SS Pitching: RHP Bryce Elder (2-2, 4.50 ERA) Time: 1:35 p.m. TV, radio: NESN, WEEI-FM 93.7 Red Sox vs. Elder: Has not faced any Boston batters Braves vs. Crochet: Ronald Acuña Jr. 0-3, Ozzie Albies 1-6, Nick Allen 1-2, José Azócar 0-1, Michael Harris II 1-6, Sean Murphy 2-3, Matt Olson 2-6, Marcell Ozuna 1-6, Austin Riley 0-6, Alex Verdugo 0-1, Eli White 0-3 Stat of the day: Since May 19, the Red Sox are 10 for 85 with runners in scoring position and have left 84 runners on base. Advertisement Notes: Crochet will be making his 13th start and has allowed two or fewer runs in each of his last six starts, compiling a 2.13 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 38 combined innings. In his most recent appearance on Monday at Milwaukee, Crochet took the loss despite allowing only two runs over 6 ⅔ innings and matching his season high with 11 strikeouts. ... Crochet faced the Braves on May 16 in Boston and lost the game despite allowing just two runs, seven hits and no walks while striking out eight in a 4-2 defeat. In two career appearances against Atlanta, the lefty is 1-1 with a 1.93 ERA. ... The Braves got superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. back from an ACL injury in recent weeks and he's hit the ground running, batting .367 with two doubles, six RBIs and three home runs in just eight games. ... Spencer Strider had been scheduled for the finale but will now open the series against Arizona on Tuesday. Amin Touri can be reached at
Telegraph
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
The English Symphony Orchestra's Elgar Festival fills Worcester Cathedral with local pride
Elgar Festival/Worcester Cathedral ★★★★☆ These are hard times for classical music festivals, but the Elgar Festival founded in 2018 by the Worcester City Council is thriving. This concert from the English Symphony Orchestra closed its most ambitious programme yet, and the cathedral was full to bursting. It just goes to show that local pride (Elgar was born in nearby Broadheath) still counts for something. You'd expect the closing concert to revel in the overflowing, impetuous romanticism of one of Elgar's big-scale works, and it did indeed end with Elgar's immense 2 nd Symphony. However the evening began with something very strange and unsettling in feeling, performed by the English Symphony Orchestra, together with the Elgar Festival Chorus and the baritone Gareth Brynmor John. These Things Shall Be is a cantata by John Ireland, an English composer who grew up in Elgar's shadow, and at times it had a grandeur not far from the great man's. Alongside the grandeur we hear strange intimations of the Beyond, when the harmony becomes uncannily modernist. It was very apt for the visionary words by the Victorian poet John Addington Symonds, which look forward to a time when 'a loftier race than ever the world hath known shall rise, with flame of freedom in their souls and light of science in their eyes.' The idea that science could bring about Utopia is both inspiring and unsettling, a feeling caught superbly in this performance conducted by Stephen Shellard, even though Ireland's ecstatic outcries and curious harmonies taxed the heroic Elgar Festival Chorus to the limit. Compared to that strange vision from more than a century ago the set of songs Out of the Shadows by 70-year-old composer Ian Venables seemed more stable and reassuring. The songs are a celebration of homosexual love, commissioned for the 30 th anniversary of the partnership of Robert Venables KC and Gary Morris, and sung with meditative tenderness by Gareth Brynmor John. The music's refulgent harmonies and glowing orchestral arrangement (done specially for this concert) made for a serenely beautiful if somewhat unvaried celebration of a love that only a few decades ago 'dare not speak its name'. Compared to that Elgar's 2 nd Symphony felt like a return to the unsettling ambiguities of the Ireland cantata we heard earlier. Kenneth Woods, artistic director of the festival and the English Symphony Orchestra gave space to these visionary moments but never lost sight of the overall trajectory. In the cathedral's huge space the bringing together of all the music's threads in the dying-away ending took on a special glow. The first recording on the new English Symphony Orchestra's own label is out now and features live performances of Elgar's In the South (Alassio) and Symphony No.1, recorded at the 2024 Elgar Festival.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Two men delighted to be named Slimming World Men of the Year
TWO men have shared their delight at being named Men of the Year at their Slimming World group. Kelvin Kelly, 72, and Jon Wheeler, 49, were thrilled to be crowned at the Slimming World group held at Masonic Hall, on Rainbow Hill. Having joined in January 2025 thanks to a referral from his GP, Mr Kelly lost 49 pounds and has found he has enjoyed being a part of the group. After the announcement, Mr Wheeler said: "The support I get from my group gives me so much confidence and I really enjoy going each week and I have made some really good friends too. "It is a great opportunity to inspire the whole group with our achievements, sharing swaps we have made, recipe ideas and how to still enjoy the foods we love." Sophie Marshman, Slimming World consultant said: "There is always a buzz in the room when we hold our competitions. "It is amazing to see the positive changes in members, both physically and emotionally and the positive impact on their mental health, due to weight loss and knowing they are not alone, is amazing. "It is such a privilege to help people lead healthier lives with the support of our groups. "With obesity rising rapidly, Slimming World groups are here to help in households in Worcester lead healthier lifestyles."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Red Sox Executive Teases ‘Excitement Coming' This Week
Red Sox Executive Teases 'Excitement Coming' This Week originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With a 5-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, the Boston Red Sox have dropped six of their last seven games, falling to 28-32 on the season. Advertisement Boston fans are understandably frustrated with the teams' performance of late. But hope could be on the way. Possibly in the form of MLB's No. 1 prospect Roman Anthony. While no promotions officially occurred on Saturday, that didn't stop Red Sox Senior Director of Player Development Brian Abraham from dropping a little tease to WEEI's Gordo. "A lot of excitement coming the next couple days... little tease." Abraham said. With Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer already playing for the big league club, fans are eagerly awaiting the call up of Anthony, which would reunite Boston's "Big Three" prospects. Advertisement Anthony, the 79th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, has been tearing the cover off the ball for Triple-A Worcester. Through 52 games, Anthony is slashing .305/.435/.500 with eight home runs and 23 RBIs. He also leads the international league in walks and has a .935 OPS. Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony gets ready for an at-bat © WooSox Photo/Ashley Green / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Prior to Saturday's loss, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow was asked about the best time to call up the 21-year-old Anthony. 'I don't think there's a perfect answer to that," Breslow told reporters. "We're trying to balance what's best for Roman and his development with where we are as a team and the way that we're prioritizing our 2025 season." Advertisement Breslow is also very aware of the display Anthony is putting on in Triple-A. "I think you also have to be willing to react to the situation that you have right now, and it's impossible to ignore the performance he's had in Triple-A [Worcester] and how that is lining up with our struggles here at the big league level." Per a report from Chris Henrique of Boston Sports Journal, the Red Sox will be selecting the contract of Anthony's Worcester teammate Nate Eaton, an infielder/outfielder, prior to Sunday's game. Whether this was the "little tease" Abraham was referring to, Red Sox fans will just have to wait and see. Advertisement Related: Alex Bregman Gives One-Word Praise to Red Sox Youngster Marcelo Mayer This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Best things about living in Worcester revealed by locals - do you agree?
Worcestershire is home to lots of pleasant areas, and Worcester was recently named one of the happiest places to live by The Guardian. But what makes the city so special? To find out, we asked Worcester News readers to share what they think are the best things about living in Worcester. From the countryside to the restaurants, here's what locals said they like best about living in Worcester. The Guardian said: 'This West Midlands city has beautiful cobbled streets as well as dozens of shops and restaurants, and plenty to see and do. The beautiful Worcester Cathedral dominates the city centre – King John is among the historical figures buried there.' It added that there is a 'low crime rate' and that it's 'affordable' when 'compared with many other cities'. See the full list of Britain's happiest places to live via The Guardian's website. One local listed several things that make Worcester a 'great' place to live, including its countryside: 'Beautiful canals, the river, parks, museums, countryside, wildlife, cafes, entertainment, festivals and concerts, museums, great restaurants and bars and plenty of them are sole traders, history, architecture, safety generally peaceful. 'Good schools and education, hobby and community groups... 'Pretty great place to live'. Another local agreed, adding: 'and beautiful people !' This person said: 'If you take time to look around the city you'll find it's lovely. Great walks along the river and beautiful old buildings. There are a lot worse places than here!' Another local shared: 'Always love the walk from town across the bridge. The cathedral view and the riverside walk are wonderful'. Someone who lived in Worcester but has since moved abroad said: 'I'm living abroad now but Worcester is a good place to live. Fantastic architecture and historic buildings. 'It's better than a lot of places that's for sure.' Someone agreed, sharing: 'not wrong there mate I now live in the usa. worcester is gorgeous if you take the time to enjoy it. if you take your head out of your phone and look up at what history we have and beautiful nature then maybe you would enjoy it more.' Recommended reading: Best villages to visit for a day out near Worcester according to locals This is Worcester's highest-rated cafe and it serves 'the best coffee' 'Must-visit' Worcestershire pub has one of the UK's best beer gardens This person shared: 'Their is lots to do in the parks and city centre, their a fabulous atmosphere in city and everyone is so friendly.' Another local said: 'The music and theatre scene and how the cathedral dominates city spreading love and kindness and a space to reflect'. What do you like most about living in Worcester? Let us know in the comments.
