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The 2018 Boston Red Sox season was the 118th season in the team's history, and their 107th season at
*On October 11, the Red Sox announced that John Farrell would not return as the team's manager for the 2018 season.
*On October 22, the Red Sox announced that
*On December 18, the Red Sox re-signed first baseman
After the tough loss on opening day, David Price made his 2018 debut and threw seven shut-out innings on just 76 pitches.
For the third game in a row, the Red Sox won the match by the smallest of margins. Héctor Velázquez allowed one run in innings.
Red Sox won the series 3–1 (10–9 runs) April 2–April 3, at
In the series opener,
Red Sox won the series 2–0 (11–5 runs) April 5–April 8, vs.
In the first game of the series, David Price pitched seven innings, giving up no runs on three hits, but the Red Sox had to force extra innings with two runs in the bottom of the ninth. After two scoreless extra frames, Hanley Ramírez hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 12th to give Boston the win, 3–2. After a rare scheduled Friday off-day, Boston jumped out to an 8–2 lead after two innings of the series' second game, en route to a 10–3 victory. In the series' finale on Sunday, Tampa Bay held a 7–2 lead with two outs in the bottom of the eighth; Boston then had six consecutive hits (three singles and three doubles) to take the lead, 8–7. Craig Kimbrel pitched a one-two-three ninth, to give the Red Sox the sweep.
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (21–12 runs) April 10–April 12, vs.
The Red Sox jumped out to an early lead, then added a nine-run sixth inning, to take the first game of the series, 14–1. The first third of the Boston batting order was a combined 8-for-10 with eight runs and nine RBIs. Boston's winning streak then ended at nine games in a 10–7 loss to
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (27–14 runs)
April 13–April 15, vs.
The Red Sox jumped out to a 4–1 lead in the first inning of the opening game of the series. Eduardo Rodríguez held the Orioles to one run in six innings, en route to a 7–3 win. Boston again took an early lead in the second game; 3–0 at the end of the first, and 8–0 at the end of the fourth. Héctor Velázquez got the win in the 10–3 victory. The third game of the series was tied 1–1 through five innings, with Boston getting the go-ahead run in the sixth on an error and
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (20–7 runs) April 17–April 19, at Los Angeles Angels
In the first game of the series, the Red Sox got three early runs off of Shohei Ohtani, who only lasted two innings. Boston added five more in the third, en route to a 10–1 win;
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (27–3 runs) April 20–April 22, at
After a come-from-behind victory in the first game of the series, which extended Boston's winning streak to eight games, the Red Sox were
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (8–10 runs) April 24–April 26, at
In the first game of the series, the Red Sox rallied from a 3–1 deficit in the top of the ninth, and the game went to extra innings. In the bottom of the 10th inning, Curtis Granderson hit a one-out solo home run off of Craig Kimbrel to give the Blue Jays a 4–3 win, extending Boston's losing streak to three games. The Red Sox were able to win the final two games of the series, each by a single run with Kimbrel getting both saves, giving them six wins from their nine-game road trip.
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (12–11 runs) April 27–April 29, vs.
After falling behind 4–0 in the first game of the series, the Red Sox rallied but came up a run short, losing 4–3 to the Rays. In the second game of the series, after playing to a 5–5 tie through five innings, the Red Sox gave up seven runs in the final four innings, losing 12–6, their fifth loss in seven games. Boston then won the final game of the series, 4–3.
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (13–19 runs) April 30, vs.
After giving up three first-inning runs, the Red Sox rallied to a 10–6 win in the opening game of the series. Four runs came on a Xander Bogaerts grand slam, making the 2018 Red Sox only the second team in MLB history, along with the 1996 Montreal Expos, to have six grand slams by May 1. The 19 wins the Red Sox had in April set a new club record; the prior mark was 18, most recently accomplished by the 2013 team.
May 1–May 2, vs.
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Red Sox won the series 2–1 (21–17 runs) May 3–May 6, at Texas Rangers
In the series opener, David Price lasted only innings while giving up nine runs (seven earned) as the Red Sox lost to the Rangers, 11–5.
Red Sox won the series 3–1 (22–18 runs) May 8–May 10, at
In the opening game of the series, Boston outhit New York, 8–6, but the Yankees had two solo home runs from Giancarlo Stanton en route to a 3–2 win. It was the Yankees' ninth win in their last ten games, putting them into a tie with the Red Sox atop the
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (13–16 runs) May 11–May 13, at
In the first game of the series, Chris Sale became the third Boston pitcher, after
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (13–10 runs) May 14–May 16, vs.
The opening game of the series included five solo home runs; three by Oakland and two by Boston. The Red Sox trailed from the fourth inning on, ultimately losing 6–5. Rain delayed the start of the second game of the series by almost two hours. Oakland jumped out to a 2–0 lead in the first inning, and Boston closed the gap to 3–2 after five innings. The Athletics added two runs in the eighth, and although the Red Sox got one run in the ninth, closer Blake Treinen converted his second save in two days as the Athletics won, 5–3. In the third game of the series, Chris Sale handed over a 3–2 lead to the bullpen after five innings, due to a high pitch count (102). Boston again outscored Oakland 3–2 in the final four innings, for a 6–4 final.
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (14–15 runs)
May 17–May 20, vs.
David Price threw a 95-pitch complete game in the first game of the series, as the Red Sox won, 6–2. Baltimore's only runs came on a
Red Sox won the series 3–1 (21–12 runs) May 22–May 24, at
In the first game of the series, Chris Sale pitched innings while holding the Rays to two runs (one earned) while striking out nine and walking two.
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (11–9 runs) May 25–May 27, vs.
The series' first game was a 6–2 win for the Red Sox, powered by home runs from
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (15–15 runs)
May 28–May 30, vs.
In the first game of the series, the Red Sox sent eight men to the plate in the bottom of the fourth, pushing across five runs on the way to an 8–3 victory. David Price gave up four hits and two runs over five innings, picking up the win as the bullpen allowed just one run through the final four innings.
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (22–10 runs) May 31, at
The Astros scored two first-innings runs on a
June 1–June 3, at
In the second game of the series, Houston had home runs from
Red Sox split the series 2–2 (19–18 runs) June 5–June 7, vs.
In the first game of the series,
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (15–8 runs) June 8–June 10, vs.
Chris Sale pitched eight innings while striking out ten and allowing just one run in the opening game of the series, but the Red Sox were unable to score and fell to the White Sox, 1–0. In the middle game of the series, home runs from
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (6–8 runs)
June 11–June 13, at
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (13–5 runs)
June 14–June 17, at
In the series' opening game, starters David Price and Félix Hernández both went seven innings, with the Red Sox holding a 2–1 lead thanks to a sixth-inning home run by Xander Bogaerts. Neither bullpen allowed a run, with Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel issuing two walks but getting his 22nd save of the season. In the second game of the series, Rick Porcello pitched six innings and left with the Red Sox ahead, 6–4. However, Seattle scored three runs off of the Boston bullpen, for a 7–6 win. All the Red Sox' runs came in the third inning, when they sent 11 men to the plate.
Red Sox split the series 2–2 (17–12 runs) June 19–June 21, at
The first game of the series was tied 2–2 going to the bottom of the eighth inning; the Twins then scored four runs—two each off of
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (12–12 runs) June 22–June 24, vs.
The opening game of the series saw nine runs scored in the first inning, and Seattle led 10–5 entering the fifth inning. Boston outscored Seattle 9–0 the rest of the way, for a 14–10 win. Red Sox starter
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (21–17 runs)
June 26–June 28, vs. Los Angeles Angels
In the series' first game, Boston had a 5–0 lead after two innings and went on to win, 9–1. David Price improved his record to 9–5, while
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (22–9 runs) June 29–June 30, at
In the first game of the series, New York built a 5–0 lead after four innings, en route to an 8–1 win. Boston starter Eduardo Rodríguez gave up five runs in six innings, taking the loss. The Yankees had four home runs, including two by Greg Bird, while new Red Sox 1B/OF Steve Pearce was 2-for-4 in his debut game with the team. In the middle game of the series, a first-inning grand slam from
In the third and final game of the series, the Yankees jumped on David Price early, scoring six first-inning runs. Price went innings, allowing five homers and eight runs. The Yankees had six home runs, including three from
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (13–19 runs) July 2–July 4, at
In the opening game of the series, Rick Porcello drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double in the second inning; he pitched six innings, limiting the Nationals to two runs on seven hits, and got the win, his tenth of the season. Boston's other run in the 4–3 final came on a
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (18–7 runs)
July 6–July 8, at
In the series opener, the Red Sox scored four runs in the first, and another four in the second, jumping out early in what would be a 10–5 win.
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (32–13 runs) July 9–July 11, vs. Texas Rangers
The Red Sox' winning streak was extended to seven games with a 5–0 victory in the opening game of the series. Boston's runs came on a Steve Pearce two-run homer in the first, and a
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (17–6 runs)
July 12–July 15, vs.
In the opener of a four-game series, Boston scored all but one of their runs in the fourth inning as they defeated Toronto, 6–4, extending their winning streak to ten games.
Red Sox won the series 3–1 (24–21 runs) In an 8–6 American League win in 10 innings, four of the five Red Sox all-stars played in the game.
The one and only run in the first game of the series came in the top of the first inning, when Steve Pearce drove in
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (10–6 runs) July 23–July 24, at
A 5–3 win in the first game of the series gave Boston a 71–31 record, reaching 40 games over .500 for the first time since their 1949 season. Rick Porcello pitched six scoreless innings for the win, while
Red Sox split the series 1–1 (11–10 runs)
July 26–July 29, vs.
Minnesota won the first game of the series, 2–1, with two late runs after Boston had gone out to a 1–0 lead in the second inning. The Red Sox threatened in the bottom of the ninth, loading the bases with two outs, with Twins closer Fernando Rodney striking out
Red Sox won the series 3–1 (18–9 runs) July 30–July 31, vs.
The first game of the series was tied 1–1 at the end of five innings, with no further scoring until the bottom of the 13th, when
Red Sox split the series 1–1 (3–4 runs)
August 2–August 5, vs.
In the first game of the four game set, the Yankees jumped out to an early 4–0 lead, only to see Boston score the next 10 runs, including eight in the fourth inning, en route to a 15–7 final. Much of the offense came from the top third of the Red Sox order:
Red Sox won the series 4–0 (28–13 runs) August 7–August 9, at
The first game of the series found Toronto leading, 3–1, when Boston scored four in the top of the eighth, including three on a
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (25–20 runs)
August 10–August 12, at
In a game with 33 total hits, the Red Sox out-slugged the Orioles, 19–12, in the first game of the series. Trailing 8–5 after five innings, Boston scored six runs in the sixth, three in the seventh, and five in the eighth. Drew Pomeranz, pitching out of the bullpen, got the win, while
Red Sox won the series 4–0 (34–17 runs) August 14–August 15, at
Rick Porcello pitched seven innings, holding the Phillies to two hits and one run, as the Red Sox won the opener of a two-game set, 2–1. Boston's runs came on solo homers by
Red Sox split the series 1–1 (6–8 runs) August 17–August 19, vs.
In the opening game of the series, Tampa Bay scored three times in the top of the first inning, but was held scoreless for the rest of the game, as Boston won, 7–3. Xander Bogaerts had two doubles and a triple, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs. In the second game of the series, the Red Sox jumped out to a 4–0 lead after the first inning, in what would be a 5–2 win.
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (12–7 runs) August 20–August 23, vs.
In their first series with the Indians during 2018, Boston lost the first game, 5–4, after building a 3–0 lead through two innings. The Indians had three home runs off of Red Sox starter Rick Porcello, who took the loss. In the second game of the series, Cleveland collected 13 hits en route to a 6–3 win, giving Boston their third consecutive loss for only the second time during the season, the first being in April. Starter
Red Sox split the series 2–2 (24–15 runs) August 24–August 26, at
This three-game series was played on
Red Sox lost the series 0–3 (5–24 runs) August 28–August 29, vs.
In the first game of the series, Boston took a 4–1 lead into the eighth inning, when Miami scored five runs off of the Red Sox
Red Sox won the series 2–0 (22–13 runs) August 30–August 31, at
In the opener of a four-game series, Boston fell behind, 4–0, until scoring nine unanswered runs; four in the seventh inning and five in the ninth inning. Ian Kinsler went 3-for-4, while
In the third game of a four-game series, Eduardo Rodríguez returned from the disabled list and got the win, striking out 12 in innings, as the Red Sox won, 6–1.
Red Sox split the series 2–2 (16–19 runs) September 3–September 5, at
The Red Sox won the series' opening game, 8–2, after holding a 3–2 lead at the end of seven innings and then scoring five unanswered runs in the final two frames. The two teams combined to use 14 pitchers; Brandon Workman got the win in relief. Ian Kinsler went 2-for-5 with three RBIs. In the second game of the series, Atlanta established an early 1–0 lead, but was held scoreless after the second inning, as Boston won, 5–1. Steve Pearce was 3-for-4 with three RBIs, and starter Rick Porcello improved his season record to 16–7. Boston completed the sweep in a come-from-behind victory in the third game of the series. Down 7–1 after seven innings, the Red Sox rallied for six runs in the top of the eighth to tie the game. After the Braves scored once in the bottom of the eighth on a solo home run by
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (22–11 runs) September 7–September 9, vs.
The Astros won the first game of the series, 6–3, after being held scoreless through the first six innings. Starter David Price had 10 strikeouts in innings and was charged with two runs, although all of Houston's runs were scored with Red Sox relief pitchers on the mound. Xander Bogaerts hit his 20th home run of the season. The Astros won the second game, 5–3, after building a 5–1 lead through four innings. Eduardo Rodríguez took the loss, allowing five runs in innings, while Bogaerts again homered. Boston won the closing game of the series, 6–5, with
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (12–16 runs) September 11–September 13, vs.
In the first game of the series, Toronto had a 2–0 lead through six innings, with Boston then scoring seven unanswered runs for a 7–2 final. Chris Sale returned from the disabled list, pitching the first inning as the Red Sox used seven pitchers in relief, with
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (12–5 runs) September 14–September 16, vs.
The Red Sox were held scoreless in the first game of the series, losing 8–0 as Mets starter
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (9–14 runs) September 18–September 20, at
In the opening game of the three-game series, Red Sox starter
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (14–19 runs) September 21–September 23, at
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (14–14 runs) September 24–September 26, vs.
The Red Sox won their 106th game of the season, setting a new franchise record, with a 6–2 victory in the opening game of the series. Starting pitcher
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (28–15 runs) September 28–September 30, vs.
In the first game of the final regular season series, the Yankees defeated the Red Sox, 11–6, after jumping out to an 8–0 lead after four innings. Steve Pearce had five RBIs, including Boston's tenth grand slam of the year. New York's win gave them home field advantage for the
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (21–21 runs)
;Game 1, October 5 at Fenway Park
;Game 2, October 6 at Fenway Park
;Game 3, October 8 at Yankee Stadium
;Game 4, October 9 at Yankee Stadium
;Game 2, October 14 at Fenway Park
;Game 3, October 16 at Minute Maid Park
;Game 4, October 17 at Minute Maid Park
;Game 5, October 18 at Minute Maid Park
The Red Sox and Dodgers franchises met in the World Series for the second time; the first was a Boston win in
AVG qualified batters: Benintendi, Betts, Bogaerts, Bradley, Martinez
Minimum 1 inning pitched per team games played
ERA & WHIP qualified pitchers: Porcello, Price
Nicholas Lucky did not sign; he chose to attend Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball, Coastal Carolina.
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 2 , , March 30 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 1–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–0) , , Chaz Roe, Roe (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 3 , , March 31 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–2 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (1–0) , , Andrew Kittredge, Kittredge (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 4 , , April 1 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 2–1 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (1–0) , , José Alvarado (baseball), Alvarado (0–1) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 5 , , April 2 , , @ 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 7–3 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–0) , , Trevor Richards (baseball), Richards (0–1) , , —, , Marlins Park , , 11,113 , , 4–1 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 6 , , April 3 , , @ 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 4–2 (13) , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (1–0) , , Tayron Guerrero, Guerrero (0–1) , , —, , Marlins Park , , 14,953 , , 5–1 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 7 , , April 5 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–2 (12) , , Bobby Poyner, Poyner (1–0) , , Andrew Kittredge, Kittredge (0–2) , , —, ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 8 , , April 7 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 10–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (2–0) , , Jacob Faria, Faria (0–1) , , —, ,
W7
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 9 , , April 8 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 8–7 , , Carson Smith (baseball), Smith (1–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (3) , ,
W8
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 10 , , April 10 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 14–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (1–0) , , Luis Severino, Severino (2–1) , , —, ,
W9
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 11 , , April 11 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 7–10 , , Masahiro Tanaka, Tanaka (2–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–1) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 12 , , April 12 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 6–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (3–0) , , Sonny Gray, Gray (1–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (4) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 13 , , April 13 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 7–3 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (1–0) , , Chris Tillman, Tillman (0–3) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 14 , , April 14 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 10–3 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (2–0) , , Alex Cobb, Cobb (0–1) , , Marcus Walden, Walden (1) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 15 , , April 15 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 3–1 , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (2–0) , , Dylan Bundy, Bundy (0–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (5) , ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bbb" , —, , April 16 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , colspan=8, ''Postponed (rain). Makeup date May 17.'' , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 16 , , April 17 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 10–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–1) , , Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani (2–1) , , —, , Angel Stadium , , 44,822 , , 14–2 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 17 , , April 18 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 9–0 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (4–0) , , Tyler Skaggs, Skaggs (2–1) , , —, , Angel Stadium , , 34,508 , , 15–2 ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 18 , , April 19 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 8–2 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (2–0) , , Nick Tropeano, Tropeano (1–1) , , —, , Angel Stadium , , 36,253 , , 16–2 ,
W7
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 19 , , April 20 , , @ 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 7–3 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (3–0) , , Kendall Graveman, Graveman (0–4) , , —, , Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum , , 23,473 , , 17–2 ,
W8
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 20 , , April 21 , , @ 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 0–3 , , Sean Manaea, Manaea (3–2) , , Chris Sale, Sale (1–1) , , —, , Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum , , 25,746 , , 17–3 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 21 , , April 22 , , @ 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 1–4 , , Blake Treinen, Treinen (1–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–2) , , —, , Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum , , 29,804 , , 17–4 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 22 , , April 24 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 3–4 (10), , Tyler Clippard, Clippard (3–0) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (0–1) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 20,070 , , 17–5 ,
L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 23 , , April 25 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 4–3 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (3–0) , , Danny Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (6) , , Rogers Centre , , 18,914 , , 18–5 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 24 , , April 26 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–4 , , Chris Sale, Sale (2–1) , , Marco Estrada (baseball), Estrada (2–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (7) , , Rogers Centre , , 23,571 , , 19–5 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 25 , , April 27 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–4 , , Blake Snell, Snell (4–1) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (0–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (5) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 26 , , April 28 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 6–12 , , Ryan Yarbrough, Yarbrough (1–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–3) , , —, ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 27 , , April 29 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–3 , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (2–3) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 28 , , April 30 , , 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 10–6 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (4–0) , , Jason Hammel, Hammel (0–3) , , —, ,
W2
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 29 , , May 1 , , 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 6–7 (13), , Kelvin Herrera, Herrera (1–0) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–1) , , Brian Flynn (baseball), Flynn (1) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 30 , , May 2 , , 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 5–4 , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–1) , , Danny Duffy, Duffy (0–4) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (8) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 31 , , May 3 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 5–11 , , Mike Minor (baseball), Minor (3–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–4) , , —, , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 22,348 , , 22–9 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 32 , , May 4 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 5–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (5–0) , , Bartolo Colón, Colón (1–1) , , —, , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 31,404 , , 23–9 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 33 , , May 5 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 6–5 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1–0) , , Keone Kela, Kela (2–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (9) , , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 35,728 , , 24–9 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 34 , , May 6 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 6–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (2–1) , , Doug Fister, Fister (1–3) , , —, , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 28,360 , , 25–9 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 35 , , May 8 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 2–3 , , David Robertson (baseball), Robertson (3–1) , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (2–1) , , Aroldis Chapman, Chapman (8) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 36 , , May 9 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 6–9 , , Jonathan Holder, Holder (1–1) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (0–1) , , Aroldis Chapman, Chapman (9) , ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 37 , , May 10 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–4 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (2–0) , , Dellin Betances, Betances (1–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (10) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 38 , , May 11 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 3–5 (12), , Sam Gaviglio, Gaviglio (1–0) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–2) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 28,695 , , 26–12 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 39 , , May 12 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (3–4) , , Marco Estrada (baseball), Estrada (2–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (11), , Rogers Centre , , 37,588 , , 27–12 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 40 , , May 13 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–3 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (5–0) , , Joe Biagini, Biagini (0–2) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (2) , , Rogers Centre , , 37,888 , , 28–12 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 41 , , May 14 , , 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 5–6 , , Sean Manaea, Manaea (5–4) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (5–1) , , Blake Treinen, Treinen (7) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 42 , , May 15 , , 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 3–5 , , Daniel Mengden, Mengden (3–4) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (3–1) , , Blake Treinen, Treinen (8) , ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 43 , , May 16 , , 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 6–4 , , Chris Sale, Sale (4–1) , , Trevor Cahill, Cahill (1–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (12) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 44 , , May 17 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (4–4) , , Kevin Gausman, Gausman (3–3) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 45 , , May 18 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 4–7 , , Alex Cobb, Cobb (1–5) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–2) , , Brad Brach, Brach (6) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 46 , , May 19 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (6–1) , , Dylan Bundy, Bundy (2–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (13) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 47 , , May 20 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–0 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (4–1) , , David Hess (baseball), Hess (1–1) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 48 , , May 22 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–2 , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–1) , , Jacob Faria, Faria (3–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (14) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 49 , , May 23 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–1 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (3–0) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (2–5) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (15) , ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 50 , , May 24 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–6 , , Blake Snell, Snell (6–3) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (6–2) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (11) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 51 , , May 25 , , 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 6–2 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (5–1) , , Julio Teherán, Teherán (4–2) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 52 , , May 26 , , 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 8–6 , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (1–0) , , Sam Freeman (baseball), Freeman (1–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (16) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 53 , , May 27 , , 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 1–7 , , Mike Foltynewicz, Foltynewicz (4–3) , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–2) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 54 , , May 28 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 8–3 , , David Price (baseball), Price (5–4) , , Aaron Sanchez (baseball), Sanchez (2–5) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 55 , , May 29 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 8–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (7–2) , , Marco Estrada (baseball), Estrada (2–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (17) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 56 , , May 30 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 6–4 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (6–1) , , Sam Gaviglio, Gaviglio (2–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (18) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 57 , , May 31 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 2–4 , , Lance McCullers Jr., McCullers (7–3) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–3) , , Ken Giles, Giles (10) , , Minute Maid Park , , 30,658 , , 39–18 ,
L1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 58 , , June 1 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 3–7 , , Gerrit Cole, Cole (6–1) , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–3) , , —, , Minute Maid Park , , 37,244 , , 39–19 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 59 , , June 2 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 5–4 , , David Price (baseball), Price (6–4) , , Will Harris (baseball), Harris (1–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (19) , , Minute Maid Park , , 38,640 , , 40–19 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 60 , , June 3 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 9–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (8–2) , , Charlie Morton (pitcher), Morton (7–1) , , —, , Minute Maid Park , , 33,431 , , 41–19 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 61 , , June 5 , , 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 6–0 , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (2–0) , , Artie Lewicki, Lewicki (0–1) , , —, ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 62 , , June 6 , , 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 7–1 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (7–1) , , Blaine Hardy, Hardy (2–1) , , —, ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 63 , , June 7 , , 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 2–7 , , Matthew Boyd (baseball), Boyd (4–4) , , Jalen Beeks, Beeks (0–1) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 64 , , June 8 , , 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 0–1 , , Dylan Covey, Covey (2–1) , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–4) , , Joakim Soria, Soria (7) , ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 65 , , June 9 , , 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 4–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (7–4) , , Bruce Rondón, Rondón (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (20) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 66 , , June 10 , , 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 2–5 , , Reynaldo López, López (2–4) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (8–3) , , Joakim Soria, Soria (8) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 67 , , June 11 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 2–0 (12) , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (3–1) , , Mychal Givens, Givens (0–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (21) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 15,934 , , 45–22 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 68 , , June 12 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–4 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (8–1) , , David Hess (baseball), Hess (2–3) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 21,837 , , 46–22 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 69 , , June 13 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (6–4) , , Yefry Ramírez, Ramírez (0–1) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 17,217 , , 47–22 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 70 , , June 14 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 2–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (8–4) , , Félix Hernández, Hernández (6–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (22) , , Safeco Field , , 30,479 , , 48–22 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 71 , , June 15 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 6–7 , , Ryan Cook (baseball), Cook (1–0) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (0–2) , , Edwin Díaz (pitcher), Díaz (26) , , Safeco Field , , 44,459 , , 48–23 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 72 , , June 16 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 0–1 , , Wade LeBlanc, LeBlanc (3–0) , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (2–1) , , Edwin Díaz (pitcher), Díaz (27) , , Safeco Field , , 44,151 , , 48–24 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 73 , , June 17 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 9–3 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (9–1) , , Mike Leake, Leake (7–4) , , —, , Safeco Field , , 46,462 , , 49–24 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 74 , , June 19 , , @ 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 2–6 , , Zach Duke, Duke (3–2) , , Robby Scott, Scott (0–1) , , —, , Target Field , , 28,550 , , 49–25 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 75 , , June 20 , , @ 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 1–4 , , Lance Lynn, Lynn (5–5) , , David Price (baseball), Price (8–5) , , Fernando Rodney, Rodney (16) , , Target Field , , 33,153 , , 49–26 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 76 , , June 21 , , @ 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 9–2 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (9–3) , , Kyle Gibson, Gibson (2–5) , , —, , Target Field , , 32,631 , , 50–26 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 77 , , June 22 , , 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 14–10 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–2) , , Juan Nicasio, Nicasio (1–4) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 78 , , June 23 , , 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 2–7 , , Mike Leake, Leake (8–4) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (9–2) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 79 , , June 24 , , 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 5–0 , , Chris Sale, Sale (7–4) , , Marco Gonzales, Gonzales (7–5) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 80 , , June 26 , , 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 9–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (9–5) , , John Lamb (baseball, born 1990), Lamb (0–1) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 81 , , June 27 , , 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 9–6 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (2–2) , , José Álvarez (baseball, born 1989), Álvarez (3–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (23) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 82 , , June 28 , , 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 4–2 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (6–0) , , Jaime Barría, Barría (5–4) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (24) , ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 83 , , June 29 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 1–8 , , CC Sabathia, Sabathia (5–3) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (9–3) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 84 , , June 30 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 11–0 , , Chris Sale, Sale (8–4) , , Sonny Gray, Gray (5–6) , , —, ,
W1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 85 , , July 1 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 1–11 , , Luis Severino, Severino (13–2) , , David Price (baseball), Price (9–6) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 86 , , July 2 , , @ 2018 Washington Nationals season, Nationals , , 4–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (10–3) , , Max Scherzer, Scherzer (10–5) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (25) , , Nationals Park , , 39,002 , , 57–29 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 87 , , July 3 , , @ 2018 Washington Nationals season, Nationals , , 11–4 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (1–0) , , Tanner Roark, Roark (3–10) , , —, , Nationals Park , , 42,531 , , 58–29 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 88 , , July 4 , , @ 2018 Washington Nationals season, Nationals , , 3–0 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (10–3) , , Ryan Madson, Madson (2–4) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (26) , , Nationals Park , , 42,528 , , 59–29 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 89 , , July 6 , , @ 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 10–5 , , Chris Sale, Sale (9–4) , , Jason Hammel, Hammel (2–11) , , —, , Kauffman Stadium , , 24,673 , , 60–29 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 90 , , July 7 , , @ 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 15–4 , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (4–1) , , Jason Adam, Adam (0–2) , , —, , Kauffman Stadium , , 30,347 , , 61–29 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 91 , , July 8 , , @ 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 7–4 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (11–3) , , Heath Fillmyer, Fillmyer (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (27) , , Kauffman Stadium , , 28,443 , , 62–29 ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 92 , , July 9 , , 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 5–0 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (11–3) , , Mike Minor (baseball), Minor (6–5) , , —, ,
W7
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 93 , , July 10 , , 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 8–4 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (3–2) , , Yovani Gallardo, Gallardo (3–1) , , —, ,
W8
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 94 , , July 11 , , 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 4–2 , , Chris Sale, Sale (10–4) , , Bartolo Colón, Colón (5–7) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (28) , ,
W9
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 95 , , July 12 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 6–4 , , David Price (baseball), Price (10–6) , , J. A. Happ, Happ (10–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (29) , ,
W10
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 96 , , July 13 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 7–13 , , Jake Petricka, Petricka (1–0) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (11–4) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 97 , , July 14 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 6–2 (10) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2–1) , , Chris Rowley, Rowley (0–1) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 98 , , July 15 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–2 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (2–0) , , Marcus Stroman, Stroman (2–7) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (30) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 99 , , July 20 , , @ 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 1–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (11–6) , , Matthew Boyd (baseball), Boyd (4–9) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (31) , , Comerica Park , , 33,817 , , 69–30 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 100 , , July 21 , , @ 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 0–5 , , Mike Fiers, Fiers (7–6) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–3) , , —, , Comerica Park , , 31,682 , , 69–31 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 101 , , July 22 , , @ 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 9–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (11–4) , , Blaine Hardy, Hardy (3–3) , , —, , Comerica Park , , 25,012 , , 70–31 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 102 , , July 23 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (12–4) , , Kevin Gausman, Gausman (4–8) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (32) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 16,885 , , 71–31 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 103 , , July 24 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–7 , , Yefry Ramírez, Ramírez (1–3) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–4) , , Brad Brach, Brach (11) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 13,342 , , 71–32 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bbb;" , —, , July 25 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , colspan=8, ''Postponed (rain). Makeup date August 11.'' , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 104 , , July 26 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 1–2 , , Kyle Gibson, Gibson (5–7) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (3–3) , , Fernando Rodney, Rodney (22) , ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 105 , , July 27 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 4–3 (10) , , Tyler Thornburg, Thornburg (1–0) , , Matt Belisle, Belisle (1–1) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 106 , , July 28 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 10–4 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (13–4) , , Jake Odorizzi, Odorizzi (4–7) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 107 , , July 29 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 3–0 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (4–4) , , José Berríos, Berríos (10–8) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (33) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 108 , , July 30 , , 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 2–1 (13) , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (7–0) , , Austin Davis (baseball), Davis (1–1) , , —, ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 109 , , July 31 , , 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 1–3 , , Jake Arrieta, Arrieta (9–6) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–5) , , Seranthony Domínguez, Domínguez (11) , ,
L1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 110 , , Aug 2 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 15–7 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (2–3) , , Jonathan Holder, Holder (1–2) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 111 , , Aug 3 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 4–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (14–4) , , Luis Severino, Severino (14–5) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 112 , , August 4 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 4–1 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–4) , , Chance Adams, Adams (0–1) , , —, ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 113 , , August 5 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–4 (10) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (4–3) , , Jonathan Holder, Holder (1–3) , , —, ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 114 , , August 7 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 10–7 (10) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (3–1) , , Ken Giles, Giles (0–3) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 31,855 , , 80–34 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 115 , , August 8 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 10–5 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (3–3) , , Mike Hauschild, Hauschild (1–1) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 36,798 , , 81–34 ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 116 , , August 9 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–8 , , Ryan Borucki, Borucki (2–2) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (14–5) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 28,415 , , 81–35 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 117 , , August 10 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 19–12 , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (2–5) , , Miguel Castro, Castro (2–7) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 23,649 , , 82–35 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 118 , , August 11 (1) , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (12–6) , , Jimmy Yacabonis, Yacabonis (0–1) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 18,003 , , 83–35 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 119 , , August 11 (2) , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–4 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (4–0) , , Mike Wright (baseball), Wright (3–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (34) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 24,051 , , 84–35 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 120 , , August 12 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 4–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (12–4) , , Alex Cobb, Cobb (3–15) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (35) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 25,303 , , 85–35 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 121 , , August 14 , , @ 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 2–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (15–5) , , Tommy Hunter (baseball), Hunter (3–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (36) , , Citizens Bank Park , , 33,081 , , 86–35 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 122 , , August 15 , , @ 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 4–7 , , Tommy Hunter (baseball), Hunter (4–2) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (4–1) , , Seranthony Domínguez, Domínguez (13) , , Citizens Bank Park , , 35,266 , , 86–36 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 123 , , August 17 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 7–3 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (4–3) , , Yonny Chirinos, Chirinos (1–5) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 124 , , August 18 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 5–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (13–6) , , Tyler Glasnow, Glasnow (1–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (37) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 125 , , August 19 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 0–2 , , Jalen Beeks, Beeks (2–1) , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (7–1) , , Sergio Romo, Romo (16) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 126 , , August 20 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 4–5 , , Corey Kluber, Kluber (16–6) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (15–6) , , Cody Allen, Allen (25) , ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 127 , , August 21 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 3–6 , , Shane Bieber, Bieber (7–2) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–5) , , Brad Hand, Hand (29) , ,
L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 128 , , August 22 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 10–4 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (5–3) , , Carlos Carrasco (baseball), Carrasco (15–7) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 129 , , August 23 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 7–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (14–6) , , Adam Plutko, Plutko (4–4) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 130 , , August 24 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–10 , , Jalen Beeks, Beeks (3–1) , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (7–2) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 131 , , August 25 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 1–5 , , Ryne Stanek, Stanek (2–3) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (15–7) , , —, ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 132 , , August 26 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 1–9 , , Blake Snell, Snell (16–5) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–6) , , —, ,
L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 133 , , August 28 , , 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 8–7 , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (4–1) , , Drew Steckenrider, Steckenrider (4–3) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 134 , , August 29 , , 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 14–6 , , Tyler Thornburg, Thornburg (2–0) , , Adam Conley, Conley (3–4) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 135 , , August 30 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 9–4 , , Ryan Brasier, Brasier (1–0) , , Thyago Vieira, Vieira (1–1) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 18,015 , , 93–42 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 136 , , August 31 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 1–6 , , Dylan Covey, Covey (5–12) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–7) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 23,625 , , 93–43 ,
L1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 137 , , September 1 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 6–1 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (12–3) , , Carlos Rodón, Rodón (6–4) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 22,639 , , 94–43 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 138 , , September 2 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 0–8 , , James Shields (baseball), Shields (6–15) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (4–4) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 30,745 , , 94–44 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 139 , , September 3 , , @ 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 8–2 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (3–0) , , Touki Toussaint, Toussaint (1–1) , , —, , SunTrust Park , , 40,394 , , 95–44 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 140 , , September 4 , , @ 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 5–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (16–7) , , Sean Newcomb, Newcomb (11–8) , , —, , SunTrust Park , , 35,333 , , 96–44 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 141 , , September 5 , , @ 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 9–8 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (4–0) , , A. J. Minter, Minter (4–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (38) , , SunTrust Park , , 28,386 , , 97–44 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 142 , , September 7 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 3–6 , , Ryan Pressly, Pressly (2–1) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (4–2) , , Roberto Osuna, Osuna (14) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 143 , , September 8 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 3–5 , , Charlie Morton (pitcher), Morton (14–3) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (12–4) , , Roberto Osuna, Osuna (15) , ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 144 , , September 9 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 6–5 , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (5–1) , , Héctor Rondón, Rondón (2–3) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#039" , 145 , , September 11 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 7–2 , , Ryan Brasier, Brasier (2–0) , , Ryan Tepera, Tepera (5–5) , , — , , Fenway Park, Fenway Park , , 34,747 , , 99–46 ,
W2">W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 146 , , September 12 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 1–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (15–6) , , Aaron Sanchez (baseball), Sanchez (4–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (39) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 147 , , September 13 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 4–3 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (5–0) , , Danny Barnes (baseball), Barnes (3–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (40) , ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 148 , , September 14 , , 2018 New York Mets season, Mets , , 0–8 , , Noah Syndergaard, Syndergaard (12–3) , , William Cuevas, Cuevas (0–1) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 149 , , September 15 , , 2018 New York Mets season, Mets , , 5–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (17–7) , , Paul Sewald, Sewald (0–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (41) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 150 , , September 16 , , 2018 New York Mets season, Mets , , 4–3 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (6–0) , , Seth Lugo, Lugo (3–4) , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (1) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 151 , , September 18 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 2–3 , , Chad Green (pitcher), Green (8–2) , , Brandon Workman, Workman (6–1) , , Zach Britton, Britton (6) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 152 , , September 19 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 1–10 , , Luis Severino, Severino (18–8) , , David Price (baseball), Price (15–7) , , —, ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#090;" , 153 , , September 20 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, @ Yankees , , 11–6 , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (3–1) , , Chad Green (pitcher), Green (8–3) , , — , , Yankee Stadium, Yankee Stadium , , 47,351 , , 104–49 ,
W1">W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 154 , , September 21 , , @ 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 7–5 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (6–3) , , Shane Bieber, Bieber (10–5) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (42) , , Progressive Field , , 27,892 , , 105–49 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 155 , , September 22 , , @ 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 4–5 (11) , , Tyler Olson (baseball), Olson (2–1) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (2–6) , , —, , Progressive Field , , 35,095 , , 105–50 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 156 , , September 23 , , @ 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 3–4 (11) , , Josh Tomlin, Tomlin (2–5) , , William Cuevas, Cuevas (0–2) , , —, , Progressive Field , , 27,879 , , 105–51 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 157 , , September 24 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–2 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (6–7) , , Dylan Bundy, Bundy (8–16) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bbb , —, , September 25 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , colspan=8, ''Postponed (rain). Makeup date September 26.'' , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 158 , , September 26 (1) , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 19–3 , , David Price (baseball), Price (16–7) , , Ryan Meisinger, Meisinger (2–1) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 159 , , September 26 (2) , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 3–10 , , Tanner Scott, Scott (3–2) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (6–4) , , Paul Fry (baseball), Fry (2) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 160 , , September 28 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 6–11 , , J. A. Happ, Happ (17–6) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (4–5) , , —, ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 161 , , September 29 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–8 , , Lance Lynn, Lynn (10–10) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (12–5) , , Aroldis Chapman, Chapman (32) , ,
L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 162 , , September 30 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 10–2 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (13–5) , , Luis Cessa, Cessa (1–4) , , —, ,
W1
, - , Reference:
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 2 , , October 6 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 2–6 , , Masahiro Tanaka, Tanaka (1–0) , , David Price (baseball), Price (0–1) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 3 , , October 8 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 16–1 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (1–0) , , Luis Severino, Severino (0–1) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 4 , , October 9 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 4–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (1–0) , , CC Sabathia, Sabathia (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center;" , colspan="11" style="background-color:#009900;color:white", Red Sox Win Series 3–1 , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 1 , , October 13 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 2–7 , , Justin Verlander, Verlander (1–0) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (0–1) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 2 , , October 14 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 7–5 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–0) , , Gerrit Cole, Cole (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 3 , , October 16 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 8–2 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (1–0) , , Joe Smith (pitcher), Smith (0–1) , , —, , Minute Maid Park , , 43,102 , , 2–1 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 4 , , October 17 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 8–6 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1–1) , , Josh James (baseball), James (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2) , , Minute Maid Park , , 43,277 , , 3–1 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 5 , , October 18 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 4–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–0) , , Justin Verlander, Verlander (1–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (3) , , Minute Maid Park , , 43,210 , , 4–1 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center;" , colspan="11" style="background-color:#009900;color:white", Red Sox Win Series 4–1 , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 1 , , October 23 , , 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 8–4 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–0) , , Clayton Kershaw, Kershaw (0–1) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 2 , , October 24 , , 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 4–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–0) , , Hyun-jin Ryu, Ryu (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 3 , , October 26 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 2–3 (18) , , Alex Wood (baseball), Wood (1–0) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (0–1) , , —, , Dodger Stadium , , 53,114 , , 2–1 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 4 , , October 27 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 9–6 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1–0) , , Dylan Floro, Floro (0–1) , , —, , Dodger Stadium , , 54,400 , , 3–1 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 5 , , October 28 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 5–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–0) , , Clayton Kershaw, Kershaw (0–2) , , —, , Dodger Stadium , , 54,367 , , 4–1 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center;" , colspan="11" style="background-color:#009900;color:white", Red Sox win World Series 4–1 , -
postseason game
postseason game
Source:
2018 Boston Red Sox at Baseball Reference
2018 Boston Red Sox season at Official Site2018 Boston Red Sox Media Guide
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Fenway Park
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. Under first year manager Alex Cora
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, the team finished with a 108–54 record, winning the American League East division title for the third consecutive season, and finished eight games ahead of the second-place New York Yankees
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. The Red Sox were the first MLB
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team to post 100 wins during the 2018
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season, reaching that milestone for the first time since 1946
Events January
* January 6 - The 1946 North Vietnamese parliamentary election, first general election ever in Vietnam is held.
* January 7 – The Allies recognize the Austrian republic with its 1937 borders, and divide the country into f ...
; they were also the first team to clinch a berth in the 2018 postseason.
The team set a new franchise record for wins in a season by surpassing the prior mark of 105 that had been set in 1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China (1912–49), Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6 ...
; they also won the most games by any MLB team since the 2001 Seattle Mariners won 116. Mookie Betts
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finished the season with the Major League batting title
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, hitting .346, while J. D. Martinez
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finished second in the majors with .330. Betts also won a Gold Glove
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and the Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award The Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) is an annual Major League Baseball (MLB) award given to one outstanding player in the American League and one in the National League. Since 1931, it has been awarded by the Baseball Writers' ...
. Closer Craig Kimbrel became the fastest player in history to reach 300 career saves, finishing the season with 333.
The Red Sox entered the postseason as the top seed in the American League
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, and defeated the Yankees in four games in the Division Series. They then defeated the defending champion Houston Astros
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in five games in the Championship Series
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Title match sy ...
, advancing to the World Series
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where they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers
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in five games.
The team was later accused of electronic sign stealing. An investigation into the allegation stated that the sign stealing was "limited in scope and impact," but nonetheless resulted in the suspension of a team video replay operator and the loss of a second-round draft pick in the 2020 draft for the organization. Regardless, the team has been considered the best MLB team of the 2010s, one of the best Red Sox teams ever, and one of the best baseball teams since the 1998 New York Yankees.
Offseason
October 2017
*On October 11, the Red Sox announced that John Farrell would not return as the team's manager for the 2018 season.
*On October 22, the Red Sox announced that Alex Cora
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, who spent 2005–2008 with the club, had signed a three-year deal to become the new manager of the team.
*On October 25, it was reported that the Red Sox received approval from the Boston Landmarks Commission to add premium seating next to both dugouts. The seats, later branded the Jim Beam Dugout, became available for the 2018 season, at per-game prices starting at $12,500 for 25 guests.
*On October 26, the Cleveland Indians
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hired pitching coach
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Carl Willis
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and the Chicago Cubs
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hired hitting coach
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Chili Davis
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and third base coach Brian Butterfield
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.
November 2017
* On November 2, the Red Sox named Carlos Febles as their third base coach; Febles has been in the Red Sox organization since 2007, and most recently was manager of thePortland Sea Dogs
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. The same day, the Red Sox named Ron Roenicke
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as bench coach
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; he previously managed the Milwaukee Brewers
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(2011–2015) and most recently was third base coach of the Los Angeles Angels.
* On November 4, Tim Hyers was named hitting coach
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of the Red Sox; he was previously with the team from 2013 through 2015 as minor league hitting coordinator, then spent 2016 and 2017 as assistant hitting coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers
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.
* On November 8, the Red Sox named Dana LeVangie as their pitching coach
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; LeVangie has been with the Red Sox since 1991; he was a minor league player (1991–1996), bullpen catcher (1997–2004), and a scout (2005–2012) before joining the coaching staff.
* On November 13, the Red Sox hired Craig Bjornson
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as their bullpen coach
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; Bjornson had been in the same role with the Houston Astros
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for the 2014 though 2017 seasons.
December 2017
*On December 18, the Red Sox re-signed first baseman Mitch Moreland
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to a two-year, $13M contract.
January 2018
* On January 22, it was reported that the safety netting at Fenway Park would be extended down both foul lines; to Section 79 in left field and to Section 9 in right field.February 2018
*On February 5—"Truck Day"—equipment forspring training
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left Fenway Park
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for JetBlue Park at Fenway South
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The purpose-built training and player development complex is used year-round by the Red Sox and its minor league farm teams—Worcester Red Sox, Portland Sea ...
.
*On February 14, pitchers and catchers had their first workout at spring training.
*On February 18, the Red Sox re-signed IF Eduardo Núñez
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to a one-year, $4M deal.
*On February 19, the team had its first full squad workout at spring training.
*On February 22, the team played exhibition games against the Northeastern Huskies
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and the Boston College Eagles
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; the Red Sox won both games, by scores of 15–2 and 4–2, respectively.
*On February 23, the team played its first Grapefruit League
Spring training is the preseason in Major League Baseball (MLB), a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives establi ...
game, against the Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. The Twins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division. The team is named after the Twin Cities area w ...
; the Red Sox won, 4–3.
*On February 26, the Red Sox announced they signed OF/DH J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
to a five-year, $110M deal.
* On February 28, the Red Sox announced that they had filed a petition with the City of Boston to change the name of Yawkey Way
Jersey Street is a street in the Fenway–Kenmore neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, part of a scheme of alphabetical street names in Back Bay. It lies parallel to Ipswich Street and Kilmarnock Street, and runs from Brookline Avenue to Park ...
—the street where the main entrance of Fenway Park is located—to its original name, Jersey Street. The change was approved in April 2018, and the name reverted in May 2018.
March 2018
*On March 24, the Red Sox traded IFDeven Marrero
Deven Sommer Marrero (born August 25, 1990) is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Marlins and New York Met ...
to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
*On March 27, the team played its final spring training game, defeating the Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the National League (NL) Central division. The club plays its home games at Wrigley Field, which is located ...
, 4–2.
Regular season
Opening Day, March 29 at Tampa Bay Rays
The 2018 regular season began on March 29, 2018, against theTampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. Since its inception ...
at Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (commonly known as the Trop) is a Multi-purpose stadium, multi-purpose domed stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The stadium has been the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) since the ...
. Manager Alex Cora
Jose Alexander Cora (born October 18, 1975) is a Puerto Rican baseball manager and former infielder who is the manager of the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for 14 seasons with the Red Sox, Los Angeles ...
named Chris Sale as the Red Sox opening day starter opposite Chris Archer. The Red Sox built a 4–0 lead through seven innings, including an inside-the-park home run by Eduardo Núñez
Eduardo Michelle Núñez Méndez (born June 15, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and the New ...
. Sale pitched six innings, giving up just one hit and walking three, while striking out nine. After Matt Barnes
Matt Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Barnes was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He ...
held the Rays scoreless in the seventh inning, Joe Kelly and Carson Smith gave up a total of six runs in the eighth inning, allowing Tampa Bay to take a 6–4 lead. Rays closer Álex Colomé pitched a scoreless ninth inning for the save.
Opening Day lineup
March
March 29–March 31, atTampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. Since its inception ...
After the tough loss on opening day, David Price made his 2018 debut and threw seven shut-out innings on just 76 pitches.
Matt Barnes
Matt Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Barnes was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He ...
and Craig Kimbrel shut the door. The lone run of the game was scored by Xander Bogaerts in the seventh. In game three of the four-game series, the baseball was handed to Rick Porcello, who pitched innings and allowed one run on six hits. Bogaerts went 3-for-4, scored a run, drove in two, and hit his fifth double of the season.
April
April 1, atTampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. Since its inception ...
(cont.)For the third game in a row, the Red Sox won the match by the smallest of margins. Héctor Velázquez allowed one run in innings.
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
and Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
scored to win the series.Red Sox won the series 3–1 (10–9 runs) April 2–April 3, at
Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins are an American professional baseball team based in Miami. The Marlins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The club's home ballpark is LoanDepot Park.
The franc ...
In the series opener,
Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC. He and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Rol ...
made his season debut and continued the strong start of Boston's starting pitching. He allowed only one run in six innings, while Hanley Ramírez and Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
went yard for the first time of the young season. Final score, 7–3 for Boston. The next day, Chris Sale exited the game after five innings with the score tied 1–1, followed by five scoreless frames. The Red Sox scored in the top of the 11th, but the Marlins got a tying run off of Matt Barnes
Matt Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Barnes was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He ...
in the bottom of the 11th. Ramírez then drove in Betts and Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
in the top of the 13th, with Heath Hembree
Richard Heath Hembree (born January 13, 1989), nicknamed Heater, is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Listed at and , Hembree throws and bats right-handed. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the San F ...
picking up the win, 4–2.Red Sox won the series 2–0 (11–5 runs) April 5–April 8, vs.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. Since its inception ...
In the first game of the series, David Price pitched seven innings, giving up no runs on three hits, but the Red Sox had to force extra innings with two runs in the bottom of the ninth. After two scoreless extra frames, Hanley Ramírez hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 12th to give Boston the win, 3–2. After a rare scheduled Friday off-day, Boston jumped out to an 8–2 lead after two innings of the series' second game, en route to a 10–3 victory. In the series' finale on Sunday, Tampa Bay held a 7–2 lead with two outs in the bottom of the eighth; Boston then had six consecutive hits (three singles and three doubles) to take the lead, 8–7. Craig Kimbrel pitched a one-two-three ninth, to give the Red Sox the sweep.
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (21–12 runs) April 10–April 12, vs.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Amer ...
The Red Sox jumped out to an early lead, then added a nine-run sixth inning, to take the first game of the series, 14–1. The first third of the Boston batting order was a combined 8-for-10 with eight runs and nine RBIs. Boston's winning streak then ended at nine games in a 10–7 loss to
Masahiro Tanaka
is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). From 2007 through 2013, he played for the Eagles in NPB. Tanaka was posted by the Eagles after the 2013 season to be si ...
on April 11. The game included an incident where Red Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly hit Yankees' designated hitter
The designated hitter (DH) is a baseball player who bats in place of another position player, most commonly the pitcher. The position is authorized by Major League Baseball Rule 5.11. It was adopted by the American League in 1973 and later by th ...
Tyler Austin
Christopher Tyler Austin (born September 6, 1991) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, ...
with a pitch, following an allegedly dirty slide by Austin in which he spiked fielder Brock Holt
Brock Wyatt Holt (born June 11, 1988), nicknamed "The Brock Star", is an American former professional baseball player. Well known for his role as a utility player, Holt played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red ...
. Austin charged Kelly and started a bench-clearing brawl; four players, including Kelly and Austin, were ejected. Boston subsequently won the final game of the series, 6–3, with Rick Porcello allowing only two hits in seven shutout innings.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (27–14 runs)
April 13–April 15, vs. Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. As one of the American L ...
The Red Sox jumped out to a 4–1 lead in the first inning of the opening game of the series. Eduardo Rodríguez held the Orioles to one run in six innings, en route to a 7–3 win. Boston again took an early lead in the second game; 3–0 at the end of the first, and 8–0 at the end of the fourth. Héctor Velázquez got the win in the 10–3 victory. The third game of the series was tied 1–1 through five innings, with Boston getting the go-ahead run in the sixth on an error and
wild pitch
In baseball, a wild pitch (WP) is charged against a pitcher when his pitch is too high, too short, or too wide of home plate for the catcher to control with ordinary effort, thereby allowing a baserunner, or the batter (on an uncaught third stri ...
, and then an insurance run on a Tzu-Wei Lin
Tzu-Wei Lin (; born February 15, 1994), is a Taiwanese baseball infielder for the Auckland Tuatara of the Australian Baseball League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins.
Listed at and , ...
ground rule double
A ground rule double is a baseball rule that awards two bases from the time of pitch to all baserunners including the batter-runner, as a result of the ball leaving play after being hit fairly and leaving the field under a condition of the ground ...
. Heath Hembree
Richard Heath Hembree (born January 13, 1989), nicknamed Heater, is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Listed at and , Hembree throws and bats right-handed. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the San F ...
got the win in relief; final score 3–1. The final game of the series—set for Patriots' Day—was rained out and rescheduled for May 17.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (20–7 runs) April 17–April 19, at Los Angeles Angels
In the first game of the series, the Red Sox got three early runs off of Shohei Ohtani, who only lasted two innings. Boston added five more in the third, en route to a 10–1 win;
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
had three home runs. Boston again jumped out to an early lead in the second game; up 6–0 after three, starter Rick Porcello and the bullpen held Los Angeles scoreless, for a 9–0 victory. The final game of the series found Boston up a run, 3–2, at the end of five. The Red Sox then outscored the Angels 5–0 during the final four innings, for an 8–2 win to complete the sweep.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (27–3 runs) April 20–April 22, at
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics (often referred to as the A's) are an American professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division. The te ...
After a come-from-behind victory in the first game of the series, which extended Boston's winning streak to eight games, the Red Sox were
no-hit
In baseball, a no-hitter is a game in which a team was not able to record a hit. Major League Baseball (MLB) officially defines a no-hitter as a completed game in which a team that batted in at least nine innings recorded no hits. A pitcher wh ...
by Sean Manaea
Sean Anthony Manaea ( ; born February 1, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics and San Diego Padres. He played co ...
on April 21. Entering the game with a 17–2 record, the Red Sox had the best winning percentage (.895) of any MLB team ever no-hit. It was the first no-hitter against the Red Sox since Chris Bosio
Christopher Louis Bosio (born April 3, 1963) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and pitching coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners from 1986 to 1996. He was listed at and ...
of the Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West division. The team joined the American League ...
on April 22, 1993. Boston also lost the third and final game of the series; it was the first time the team had consecutive losses during the season.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (8–10 runs) April 24–April 26, at
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Since 1989, the team has played its home games ...
In the first game of the series, the Red Sox rallied from a 3–1 deficit in the top of the ninth, and the game went to extra innings. In the bottom of the 10th inning, Curtis Granderson hit a one-out solo home run off of Craig Kimbrel to give the Blue Jays a 4–3 win, extending Boston's losing streak to three games. The Red Sox were able to win the final two games of the series, each by a single run with Kimbrel getting both saves, giving them six wins from their nine-game road trip.
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (12–11 runs) April 27–April 29, vs.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. Since its inception ...
After falling behind 4–0 in the first game of the series, the Red Sox rallied but came up a run short, losing 4–3 to the Rays. In the second game of the series, after playing to a 5–5 tie through five innings, the Red Sox gave up seven runs in the final four innings, losing 12–6, their fifth loss in seven games. Boston then won the final game of the series, 4–3.
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (13–19 runs) April 30, vs.
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are an American professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team was founded as an expans ...
After giving up three first-inning runs, the Red Sox rallied to a 10–6 win in the opening game of the series. Four runs came on a Xander Bogaerts grand slam, making the 2018 Red Sox only the second team in MLB history, along with the 1996 Montreal Expos, to have six grand slams by May 1. The 19 wins the Red Sox had in April set a new club record; the prior mark was 18, most recently accomplished by the 2013 team.
May
May 1–May 2, vs. Kansas City Royals
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(cont.)A
blown save
In baseball, a save (abbreviated SV or S) is credited to a pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances. Most commonly a pitcher earns a save by entering in the ninth inning of a game in which his team ...
by Craig Kimbrel, in giving up a ninth-inning home run to Alex Gordon, sent the second game of the series into extra innings. With the Red Sox down a run in the bottom of the 12th, a home run by Eduardo Núñez
Eduardo Michelle Núñez Méndez (born June 15, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and the New ...
tied the game, 4–4. A three-run home run by Jorge Soler
Jorge Carlos Soler Castillo (born February 25, 1992) is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). Soler has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, and Atlanta ...
in the top of the 13th put the Royals up 7–4, and a Red Sox rally in the bottom of the inning came up a run short, the Royals winning 7–6. The Royals took an early 3–0 lead in the rubber match of the series but the Red Sox tied the game in the fourth with Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
and J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
going yard. Betts then single-handedly won the game for Boston, by taking Danny Duffy
Daniel Richard Duffy (born December 21, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals.
After being drafted by the Royals in 2007, Duffy spent the n ...
deep two more times. This was Betts' fourth three-homer game of his young career, making him the Red Sox' franchise leader for such games, surpassing Ted Williams
Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, primarily as a left fielder, for the Boston Red Sox from 1939 ...
.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (21–17 runs) May 3–May 6, at Texas Rangers
In the series opener, David Price lasted only innings while giving up nine runs (seven earned) as the Red Sox lost to the Rangers, 11–5.
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
followed up his three-homer game with a 2-for-4 effort at the plate, including his 12th home run of the season. In the second game of the series, Rick Porcello held the Rangers to three hits and one run in six innings, as the Red Sox won, 5–1. The Red Sox had four home runs; Betts (his fifth in three games), J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
, and two by Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
Career
The Red Sox ...
. After falling behind 4–1 in the third game of the series, the Red Sox came back to win, 6–5, with Craig Kimbrel getting the save, the 300th of his MLB career. In the fourth and final game of the series, Chris Sale held the Rangers to four hits and one run in seven innings of work, en route to a 6–1 Red Sox victory.Red Sox won the series 3–1 (22–18 runs) May 8–May 10, at
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Amer ...
In the opening game of the series, Boston outhit New York, 8–6, but the Yankees had two solo home runs from Giancarlo Stanton en route to a 3–2 win. It was the Yankees' ninth win in their last ten games, putting them into a tie with the Red Sox atop the
AL East
The American League East is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. MLB consists of an East, Central, and West division for each of its two 15-team leagues, the American League (AL) and National League (NL). This division was created before ...
, with identical 25–10 records. In the second game of the series, after trailing 4–2 at the end of the third, the Red Sox held a 6–5 lead going into the bottom of the eighth. With runners on first and second with one out, Craig Kimbrel was brought in, for a potential five-out save. A triple by Brett Gardner
Brett Michael Gardner (born August 24, 1983) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees.
Gardner was a walk-on for the College of Charleston's base ...
, followed by an Aaron Judge
Aaron James Judge (born April 26, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). Judge was unanimously selected as the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year in 2017, and finishe ...
two-run homer, put the Yankees ahead, 9–6. Aroldis Chapman
Albertín Aroldis Chapman de la Cruz (; born February 28, 1988) is a Cuban-born American professional baseball relief pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees and Chica ...
pitched a scoreless ninth to give the Yankees the win, and first place in the AL East standings. In the final game of the series, the Red Sox held a 4–0 lead going into the bottom of the seventh, with Hanley Ramírez having contributed three RBIs. The Yankees loaded the bases with one out off of Heath Hembree
Richard Heath Hembree (born January 13, 1989), nicknamed Heater, is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Listed at and , Hembree throws and bats right-handed. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the San F ...
, and were able to push across four runs to tie the game after Joe Kelly came in. The Red Sox re-took the lead in the top of the eighth, on a J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
solo home run. Kelly then held the Yankees scoreless in the bottom of the eighth, and Craig Kimbrel pitched a one-two-three ninth, earning his tenth save of the season. The win put the Red Sox back into a tie with the Yankees for first place in the AL East, both teams at 26–11.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (13–16 runs) May 11–May 13, at
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Since 1989, the team has played its home games ...
In the first game of the series, Chris Sale became the third Boston pitcher, after
Roger Clemens
William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962), nicknamed "Rocket", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily with the Boston Red Sox. Clemens was one of the most dominant pi ...
and Pedro Martínez, to have a game with 15 strikeouts while issuing no walks. Sale pitched nine innings of a game that would go 12 innings, with Toronto winning 5–3 on a two-run walk-off home run by Luke Maile
Luke Richard Maile (born February 6, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers and Cle ...
off of Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC. He and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Rol ...
. In the second game of the series, David Price pitched innings, giving up two runs and getting the win, after his scheduled start against the Yankees had been pushed back due to numbness in his throwing hand, which was subsequently diagnosed as a mild case of carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the collection of symptoms and signs associated with median neuropathy at the carpal tunnel. Most CTS is related to idiopathic compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist at the carpal tunn ...
. Hanley Ramírez had a two-run homer en route to a 5–2 Boston win. In the final game of the series, a first-inning two-run home run from J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
put Boston ahead early. After starter Drew Pomeranz left with no outs in the fifth inning, the Red Sox bullpen allowed one inherited runner to score, and then held Toronto to no further runs through the end of the game. Joe Kelly picking up his second save of the season, in a Boston 5–3 victory.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (13–10 runs) May 14–May 16, vs.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics (often referred to as the A's) are an American professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division. The te ...
The opening game of the series included five solo home runs; three by Oakland and two by Boston. The Red Sox trailed from the fourth inning on, ultimately losing 6–5. Rain delayed the start of the second game of the series by almost two hours. Oakland jumped out to a 2–0 lead in the first inning, and Boston closed the gap to 3–2 after five innings. The Athletics added two runs in the eighth, and although the Red Sox got one run in the ninth, closer Blake Treinen converted his second save in two days as the Athletics won, 5–3. In the third game of the series, Chris Sale handed over a 3–2 lead to the bullpen after five innings, due to a high pitch count (102). Boston again outscored Oakland 3–2 in the final four innings, for a 6–4 final.
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (14–15 runs)
May 17–May 20, vs. Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. As one of the American L ...
David Price threw a 95-pitch complete game in the first game of the series, as the Red Sox won, 6–2. Baltimore's only runs came on a
Manny Machado
Manuel Arturo Machado (; born July 6, 1992) is an American professional baseball third baseman and shortstop for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). Very highly recruited from an early age, he was raised in Miami, where he at ...
two-run homer with two outs in the ninth. With the win, the Red Sox became the first MLB team to reach 30 wins in the 2018 season. The second game of the series was tied at one in the top of the fourth with two outs, when Baltimore scored four runs off of Boston starter Drew Pomeranz. Despite a 3-for-5 effort from Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
, including his 14th home run of the season, the Red Sox could not make up the deficit; final score 7–4 for the Orioles. In the third game of the series, the Red Sox broke a 1–1 tie with three runs in the fifth inning, on back-to-back home runs from Betts (with Sandy León
Sandy David León Lopez (born March 13, 1989) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Miami ...
on base) and Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
. Craig Kimbrel earned his 13th save of the season in closing out the 6–3 victory. In the final game of the series, a pair of J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
home runs helped lead Boston to a 5–0 win; the Orioles outhit the Red Sox, 13–12, but were unable to score as they had 14 men left on base
L
lace
:To reach base by hitting a ball between infielders. "McCann laced it through the shift on the right side of the infield."
Lady Godiva
:A pitch delivered with nothing on it. A nod to the legend of Lady Godiva riding naked on horseback.
...
.Red Sox won the series 3–1 (21–12 runs) May 22–May 24, at
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. Since its inception ...
In the first game of the series, Chris Sale pitched innings while holding the Rays to two runs (one earned) while striking out nine and walking two.
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
and Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
Career
The Red Sox ...
both homered as the Red Sox won, 4–2. The second game of the series was tied 1–1 entering the ninth, when Boston pushed across three runs, aided by an error, walk, and passed ball
In baseball, a catcher is charged with a passed ball when he fails to hold or control a legally pitched ball that, with ordinary effort, should have been maintained under his control, and, as a result of this loss of control, the batter or a ru ...
by Tampa Bay. Closer Craig Kimbrel then retired the Rays in order for his 15th save of the season. Tampa Bay took the final game of the series, 6–3, as Rick Porcello gave up six runs (four earned) in innings, requiring 92 pitches.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (11–9 runs) May 25–May 27, vs.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) National League East, East division. The Braves ...
The series' first game was a 6–2 win for the Red Sox, powered by home runs from
J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
, Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
, and Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
. Dustin Pedroia was on the active roster for the first time of the season, but did not play in the game. Earlier in the day, in order to open up a roster spot for Pedroia, the team announced that Hanley Ramírez had been designated for assignment. In the second game of the series, neither starting pitcher lasted four innings, and the two teams used a total of nine relief pitchers. Steven Wright
Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film producer. He is known for his distinctly lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and sometimes nonsensical jok ...
was the most effective, pitching three innings of scoreless relief and picking up the win, as the Red Sox rallied from deficits of 3–0 and 5–3 to win, 8–6. Chris Sale had eight strikeouts in innings of the final game of the series, but was roughed up for six runs by Atlanta, as Boston lost 7–1.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (15–15 runs)
May 28–May 30, vs. Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Since 1989, the team has played its home games ...
In the first game of the series, the Red Sox sent eight men to the plate in the bottom of the fourth, pushing across five runs on the way to an 8–3 victory. David Price gave up four hits and two runs over five innings, picking up the win as the bullpen allowed just one run through the final four innings.
Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
had a 3-for-5-day with four RBIs, missing just a double to complete the cycle. The second game of the series also yielded an 8–3 Boston win, as the Red Sox scored in six of the eight innings they batted, including home runs from Benintendi and Sandy León
Sandy David León Lopez (born March 13, 1989) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Miami ...
. Rick Porcello improved his record to 7–2, and Craig Kimbrel notched his 17th save. Boston completed the sweep with a 6–4 win in the final game of the series. Toronto tied the game at two in the top of the sixth, and later rallied for two runs in the top of the ninth, before coming up short. J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
hit his 18th home run of the 2018 season, putting him into a tie with Mike Trout
Michael Nelson Trout (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). Trout is a ten-time MLB All-Star, three-time American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) ...
of the Los Angeles Angels for the MLB lead in that category.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (22–10 runs) May 31, at
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 after ...
The Astros scored two first-innings runs on a
Carlos Correa
Carlos Javier Correa Oppenheimer Jr. (born September 22, 1994) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, who selected him first overall in the ...
home run off of Drew Pomeranz en route to a 4–2 win in the first game of the series.
June
June 1–June 3, at Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 after ...
(cont.)In the second game of the series, Houston had home runs from
George Springer
George Chelston Springer III (born September 19, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Houston Astros from 2014 to 2020.
The Astros selected Springer i ...
, Carlos Correa
Carlos Javier Correa Oppenheimer Jr. (born September 22, 1994) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, who selected him first overall in the ...
, and Evan Gattis
James Evan Gattis (born August 18, 1986) is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros. Gattis has also earned the nickname of "El Os ...
in their 7–3 win over Boston. J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
had his 19th home run of the season, while Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
was placed on the 10-day disabled list
In Major League Baseball (MLB), the injured list (IL) is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players. Before the 2019 season, it was known as the disabled list (DL).
General guidelines
...
. Trailing by a run entering the seventh inning of the third game of the series, the Red Sox rallied for three runs in the frame on the way to a 5–4 win. A two-run Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
homer provided the winning edge, while Dustin Pedroia was placed on the 10-day disabled list after appearing in only three games since making his season debut on May 26. In the closing game of the series, the Red Sox had 15 hits while Rick Porcello picked up his eighth win of the season in a 9–3 Boston victory. Brock Holt
Brock Wyatt Holt (born June 11, 1988), nicknamed "The Brock Star", is an American former professional baseball player. Well known for his role as a utility player, Holt played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red ...
had three RBIs while Benintendi and Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
both homered.Red Sox split the series 2–2 (19–18 runs) June 5–June 7, vs.
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL) Central division. One of the AL's eight charter franchises, the club was f ...
In the first game of the series,
Steven Wright
Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film producer. He is known for his distinctly lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and sometimes nonsensical jok ...
made a spot start, and pitched seven shutout innings to get the win. Xander Bogaerts and J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
both had home runs in support of the 6–0 Boston victory; meanwhile, Drew Pomeranz was placed on the disabled list. Boston won the second game of the series, 7–1, as Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
and Christian Vázquez
Christian Rafael Vázquez (born August 21, 1990) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros.
Selected by th ...
each had home runs; Vázquez went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Jalen Beeks
Jalen Christopher Beeks (born July 10, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Boston Red Sox selected Beeks in the 12th round of the 2014 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2 ...
made his MLB debut as Red Sox starter in the third game of the series, yielding five first-inning runs to the Tigers, who went on to win, 7–2. Benintendi homered again for Boston, his 11th of the season.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (15–8 runs) June 8–June 10, vs.
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and p ...
Chris Sale pitched eight innings while striking out ten and allowing just one run in the opening game of the series, but the Red Sox were unable to score and fell to the White Sox, 1–0. In the middle game of the series, home runs from
Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
and J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
led Boston to a 4–2 win, with David Price improving his record to 7–4. In the closing game, the White Sox held the Red Sox' offense in check, winning 5–2 and giving Chicago the series.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (6–8 runs)
June 11–June 13, at Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. As one of the American L ...
Steven Wright
Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film producer. He is known for his distinctly lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and sometimes nonsensical jok ...
shutout the Orioles for innings, but neither team could score and the first game of the series went to extra innings. In the 12th inning, the Red Sox pushed across two runs on sacrifice flies
In baseball, a sacrifice fly (sometimes abbreviated to sac fly) is defined by Rule 9.08(d):
"Score a sacrifice fly when, before two are out, the batter hits a ball in flight handled by an outfielder or an infielder running in the outfield in fair o ...
, with Craig Kimbrel then closing out the win for his 21st save of the season. Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
returned from the disabled list
In Major League Baseball (MLB), the injured list (IL) is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players. Before the 2019 season, it was known as the disabled list (DL).
General guidelines
...
, batted leadoff, and went 1-for-5. In the second game of the series, Eduardo Rodríguez improved his record to 8–1 with the win. Boston's 6–4 victory included home runs from Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
Career
The Red Sox ...
and Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
. The two teams combined for 20 hits and 16 walks in a game that took nearly four hours to complete. The Red Sox completed the sweep with a 5–1 win in the third game of the series; Chris Sale was the winning pitcher while Betts and J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
both homered.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (13–5 runs)
June 14–June 17, at Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West division. The team joined the American League ...
In the series' opening game, starters David Price and Félix Hernández both went seven innings, with the Red Sox holding a 2–1 lead thanks to a sixth-inning home run by Xander Bogaerts. Neither bullpen allowed a run, with Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel issuing two walks but getting his 22nd save of the season. In the second game of the series, Rick Porcello pitched six innings and left with the Red Sox ahead, 6–4. However, Seattle scored three runs off of the Boston bullpen, for a 7–6 win. All the Red Sox' runs came in the third inning, when they sent 11 men to the plate.
Steven Wright
Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film producer. He is known for his distinctly lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and sometimes nonsensical jok ...
, starter of the third game of the series, held Seattle to one run through seven innings, but Boston was limited to two hits and unable to score, as the Red Sox fell 1–0 to the Mariners. In the final game of the series, Boston jumped out to a 5–0 lead in the third inning and never looked back, winning 9–3. Eduardo Rodríguez notched his ninth win of the season, while Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
, and Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
Career
The Red Sox ...
each homered.Red Sox split the series 2–2 (17–12 runs) June 19–June 21, at
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. The Twins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division. The team is named after the Twin Cities area w ...
The first game of the series was tied 2–2 going to the bottom of the eighth inning; the Twins then scored four runs—two each off of
Robby Scott
Robert John Scott (born August 29, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Amateur career
Scott attended St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoo ...
and Joe Kelly—as the Red Sox fell, 6–2. In the second game of the series, the Red Sox were held to one run on four hits, while the Twins were powered by home runs from Robbie Grossman
Robert Edward Grossman (born September 16, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers ...
and Max Kepler
Maximilian Kepler-Różycki (born February 10, 1993) is a German professional baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2015. Before signing with the Twins, he played for Buchbinder Legio ...
, defeating Boston, 4–1. After being held to three runs in the first two games of the series, the Red Sox offense produced 16 hits and won the final game, 9–2. Rick Porcello improved his record to 9–3, while Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
and Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
both homered.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (12–12 runs) June 22–June 24, vs.
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West division. The team joined the American League ...
The opening game of the series saw nine runs scored in the first inning, and Seattle led 10–5 entering the fifth inning. Boston outscored Seattle 9–0 the rest of the way, for a 14–10 win. Red Sox starter
Steven Wright
Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film producer. He is known for his distinctly lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and sometimes nonsensical jok ...
gave up ten earned runs—raising his season ERA from 1.23 to 3.38—but escaped with a no decision
A no decision (sometimes written no-decision) is one of either of two sports statistics scenarios; one in baseball and softball, and the other in boxing and related combat sports.
Baseball and softball
A starting pitcher who leaves a game withou ...
. Nelson Cruz
Nelson Ramón Cruz Martínez Jr. (born July 1, 1980) is a Dominican-American professional baseball designated hitter and right fielder who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, Texas ...
of the Mariners had two home runs and seven RBIs in a losing effort. For the Red Sox, J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
went 4-for-5 with a home run and five RBIs, and every batter had at least one hit. In the second game of the series, Seattle again jumped out to an early lead, 5–0 after four innings. This time, there would be no Boston comeback, as it was 7–0 going to the ninth, with the Red Sox only scoring two late runs. Eduardo Rodríguez took the loss, his first since May 15, and only his second of the season. In the closing game of the series, Chris Sale had 13 strikeouts while holding Seattle scoreless through seven innings. The Red Sox bullpen completed the shutout, while Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
homered in support of the 5–0 win.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (21–17 runs)
June 26–June 28, vs. Los Angeles AngelsIn the series' first game, Boston had a 5–0 lead after two innings and went on to win, 9–1. David Price improved his record to 9–5, while
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
, Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
, Christian Vázquez
Christian Rafael Vázquez (born August 21, 1990) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros.
Selected by th ...
, and J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
each homered. In the second game of the series, the Red Sox jumped out to a 6–0 lead in the second inning. The Angels fought back to tie it, 6–6, in the seventh, with Boston then scoring three unanswered runs for a 9–6 victory. The two teams used a combined 12 pitchers, with Angels reliever Jake Jewell
Jake R. Jewell (born May 16, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He has pitched in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs. He throws and bats right-handed, and is listed at and . ...
leaving the game after an apparent ankle injury suffered while trying to make a play at the plate. The Red Sox had home runs from Martinez, Sandy León
Sandy David León Lopez (born March 13, 1989) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Miami ...
, and Eduardo Núñez
Eduardo Michelle Núñez Méndez (born June 15, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and the New ...
. In the series' final game, Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC. He and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Rol ...
started and left after four innings with the Red Sox trailing, 1–0. Héctor Velázquez then pitched two scoreless innings as Boston took the lead, 2–1, and was credited with the win as the Red Sox stayed ahead for a 4–2 final. Craig Kimbrel got his second consecutive save, bringing his season total to 24. Bradley Jr. and Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
Career
The Red Sox ...
both homered, as Boston completed the sweep. For the first time in franchise history, the Red Sox swept a season series of 5 or more games and also set a major league record of 20 home run against a single opponent with 6 or fewer games played against in a season.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (22–9 runs) June 29–June 30, at
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Amer ...
In the first game of the series, New York built a 5–0 lead after four innings, en route to an 8–1 win. Boston starter Eduardo Rodríguez gave up five runs in six innings, taking the loss. The Yankees had four home runs, including two by Greg Bird, while new Red Sox 1B/OF Steve Pearce was 2-for-4 in his debut game with the team. In the middle game of the series, a first-inning grand slam from
Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
Career
The Red Sox ...
put Boston up early, in a game they would go on to win, 11–0. Devers was 5-for-5 at the plate, lacking only a triple for the cycle
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* Cyclical theory, a theory of American political history associated with Arthur Schlesinger, Sr.
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. Sandy León
Sandy David León Lopez (born March 13, 1989) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Miami ...
also homered for the Red Sox, while Chris Sale improved his record to 8–4.
July
July 1, atNew York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Amer ...
(cont.)In the third and final game of the series, the Yankees jumped on David Price early, scoring six first-inning runs. Price went innings, allowing five homers and eight runs. The Yankees had six home runs, including three from
Aaron Hicks
Aaron Michael Hicks (born October 2, 1989) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 2008 MLB draft. He made his ...
, as they defeated Boston, 11–1.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (13–19 runs) July 2–July 4, at
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are an American professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C.. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. From 2005 to 2007, the team played in RFK Stadiu ...
In the opening game of the series, Rick Porcello drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double in the second inning; he pitched six innings, limiting the Nationals to two runs on seven hits, and got the win, his tenth of the season. Boston's other run in the 4–3 final came on a
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
home run, with Craig Kimbrel notching his 25th save of the season. In the second game of the series, the Red Sox had a pair of three-run home runs from Eduardo Núñez
Eduardo Michelle Núñez Méndez (born June 15, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and the New ...
and Xander Bogaerts, plus a two-run shot from J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
, en route to an 11–4 win. On Independence Day
An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or more rarely after the end of a military occupation. Man ...
, the third game of the series was scoreless through six innings, until Boston score twice in the seventh and once in the ninth, for a 3–0 victory to complete the sweep. Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
had two RBIs, while Eduardo Rodríguez captured his 10th win of the season.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (18–7 runs)
July 6–July 8, at Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are an American professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team was founded as an expans ...
In the series opener, the Red Sox scored four runs in the first, and another four in the second, jumping out early in what would be a 10–5 win.
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
, J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
, and Xander Bogaerts each homered, while Chris Sale improved his record to 9–4. Tyler Thornburg
Tyler Michael Thornburg (born September 29, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, and Atlanta Braves.
Early l ...
, acquired by Boston in December 2016 and out for the 2017 season due to surgery, made his Red Sox debut. The second game of the series was tied at four after five innings; the Red Sox then outscored the Royals 11–0, with Royals catcher Drew Butera facing six batters to record the final Boston out in the ninth, for a 15–4 final. Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
had a home run and a double, going 2-for-2 along with four walks, batting behind Betts who went 4-for-6. David Price had a no decision
A no decision (sometimes written no-decision) is one of either of two sports statistics scenarios; one in baseball and softball, and the other in boxing and related combat sports.
Baseball and softball
A starting pitcher who leaves a game withou ...
, leaving after innings, with Heath Hembree
Richard Heath Hembree (born January 13, 1989), nicknamed Heater, is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Listed at and , Hembree throws and bats right-handed. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the San F ...
picking up the win after pitching hitless innings in relief. In the final game of the series, Rick Porcello allowed nine hits in seven innings, but held the Royals to three runs and got the win, improving his season record to 11–3. Boston's three-run seventh inning was the difference in the 7–4 final score. Benintendi was 4-for-5 at the plate, while Craig Kimbrel recorded his 27th save of the year.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (32–13 runs) July 9–July 11, vs. Texas Rangers
The Red Sox' winning streak was extended to seven games with a 5–0 victory in the opening game of the series. Boston's runs came on a Steve Pearce two-run homer in the first, and a
J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
three-run homer in the eighth. Eduardo Rodríguez improved his record to 11–3 for the season. In the middle game of the series, the Red Sox sent nine men to the plate in a five-run third inning, and won again, 8–4. Boston used six pitchers in the game, with reliever Matt Barnes
Matt Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Barnes was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He ...
getting the win; Héctor Velázquez, making a spot start, left after three innings. A 4–2 Boston win in the final game of the series completed the sweep, with Chris Sale improving his record to 10–4 for the season. Xander Bogaerts was 3-for-4 at the plate including a triple.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (17–6 runs)
July 12–July 15, vs. Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Since 1989, the team has played its home games ...
In the opener of a four-game series, Boston scored all but one of their runs in the fourth inning as they defeated Toronto, 6–4, extending their winning streak to ten games.
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
hit the team's eighth grand slam of the season, in a 13-pitch at bat—a full count plus seven pitches fouled off—as he went 2-for-4 with five RBIs. With a 66–29 record, the Red Sox reached 37 games over .500 for the first time since 1949
Events
January
* January 1 – A United Nations-sponsored ceasefire brings an end to the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. The war results in a stalemate and the division of Kashmir, which still continues as of 2022.
* January 2 – Luis ...
. Boston's winning streak came to an end in the second game of the series, a 13–7 loss to Toronto. The two teams used a total of 13 pitchers, as both starters only retired a combined 15 batters. Betts was 3-for-4 at the plate—raising his average to .357 for the season—along with a walk, two RBIs, and two runs scored. The third game of the series went to extra innings, after Boston scored the tying run in the bottom of the ninth on back-to-back doubles by Xander Bogaerts and Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
In the bottom of the tenth, the Red Sox loaded the bases on an error, a single, and an intentional walk
In baseball, an intentional base on balls, usually referred to as an intentional walk and denoted in baseball scorekeeping by ''IBB'', is a walk issued to a batter by a pitcher with the intent of removing the batter's opportunity to swing at the ...
. Bogaerts then hit a walk-off grand slam to win the game, 6–2. It was Bogaerts' third grand slam of the season and the Red Sox' ninth. Boston won the final game of series, 5–2, with Bogaerts again homering and Craig Kimbrel getting his 30th save of the season. The Red Sox reached the All-Star break with MLB's best record (68–30, a .694 winning percentage
In sports, a winning percentage is the fraction of games or matches a team or individual has won. The statistic is commonly used in standings or rankings to compare teams or individuals. It is defined as wins divided by the total number of match ...
) and a game lead over the Yankees in the AL East
The American League East is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. MLB consists of an East, Central, and West division for each of its two 15-team leagues, the American League (AL) and National League (NL). This division was created before ...
.Red Sox won the series 3–1 (24–21 runs) In an 8–6 American League win in 10 innings, four of the five Red Sox all-stars played in the game.
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
started in right field and was 0-for-3 at the plate, while J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
started at DH and was 1-for-2. Chris Sale was the AL starting pitcher, striking out one and allowing one hit in an inning of work. Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
was 2-for-3 after entering the game at first base. Closer Craig Kimbrel did not play.
July 20–July 22, at Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL) Central division. One of the AL's eight charter franchises, the club was f ...
The one and only run in the first game of the series came in the top of the first inning, when Steve Pearce drove in
Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
. It was the Red Sox' first 1–0 win since the second game of the season. David Price pitched scoreless innings for the win, with Craig Kimbrel getting the save. Boston fell to Detroit in the second game of the series, 5–0, despite outhitting the Tigers, 8–7. Starter Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC. He and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Rol ...
took the loss, although both runs he allowed in five innings of work were unearned
In baseball, an earned run is any run that was fully enabled by the offensive team's production in the face of competent play from the defensive team. Conversely, an unearned run is a run that would not have been scored without the aid of an error ...
. The Red Sox won the series' final game, 9–1, with Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
going 2-for-4 with three RBIs, while Chris Sale improved his record to 11–4.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (10–6 runs) July 23–July 24, at
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. As one of the American L ...
A 5–3 win in the first game of the series gave Boston a 71–31 record, reaching 40 games over .500 for the first time since their 1949 season. Rick Porcello pitched six scoreless innings for the win, while
Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
hit his 12th home run of the season. For the second game of the series, the Red Sox activated Drew Pomeranz from the disabled list
In Major League Baseball (MLB), the injured list (IL) is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players. Before the 2019 season, it was known as the disabled list (DL).
General guidelines
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; he took the mound for the first time since May 31. Pomeranz allowed four runs in innings, taking the loss as Baltimore prevailed, 7–6. Trailing 7–3 after five innings, Boston scored twice in the eighth and once in the ninth to nearly force extra innings. J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
had two home runs, increasing his total to 31 for the season; Blake Swihart
Blake Aubry Swihart (born April 3, 1992) is an American professional baseball catcher and outfielder who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. Listed at a ...
and Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
had one each. The third and final game of the series was postponed, due to rain. The Red Sox had jumped out to a 5–0 lead—including home runs from Betts, Martinez, and Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
—in two innings of play before the game was halted; however, those statistics are discarded, as the game will be replayed from the start.Red Sox split the series 1–1 (11–10 runs)
July 26–July 29, vs. Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. The Twins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division. The team is named after the Twin Cities area w ...
Minnesota won the first game of the series, 2–1, with two late runs after Boston had gone out to a 1–0 lead in the second inning. The Red Sox threatened in the bottom of the ninth, loading the bases with two outs, with Twins closer Fernando Rodney striking out
Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
to complete the save. In the second game of the series, Boston took a 2–0 lead in the fifth inning via a Bradley Jr. home run. The Twins got back one run in the seventh, and then scored two runs off of closer Craig Kimbrel with two outs in the ninth, to take a 3–2 lead. Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
Career
The Red Sox ...
forced extra innings with a home run in the bottom of the ninth, and Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
opened the bottom of the tenth with a walk-off home run, giving the Red Sox a 4–3 win. Boston won the third game of the series, 10–4, with Rick Porcello improving his record to 13–4 for the year. Five Red Sox batters had two hits each, including J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
who hit his 32nd home run of the season. Boston won the final game of the series, 3–0, with Martinez going 2-for-4 and driving in all three runs. Recently acquired starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi
Nathan Edward Eovaldi ( ; born February 13, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Ra ...
made his Red Sox debut, allowing four hits in seven innings while striking out five and issuing no walks.Red Sox won the series 3–1 (18–9 runs) July 30–July 31, vs.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) National League East, East division. Since 2004, the team's home sta ...
The first game of the series was tied 1–1 at the end of five innings, with no further scoring until the bottom of the 13th, when
Blake Swihart
Blake Aubry Swihart (born April 3, 1992) is an American professional baseball catcher and outfielder who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. Listed at a ...
drove in Eduardo Núñez
Eduardo Michelle Núñez Méndez (born June 15, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and the New ...
for a 2–1 victory. All of Boston's hits came from the bottom four spots in the order, which went a collective 7-for-19. Philadelphia won the second and final game of the series, 3–1. Newly acquired second baseman Ian Kinsler made his Red Sox debut and went 1-for-4. Xander Bogaerts drove in Swihart for Boston's only run.Red Sox split the series 1–1 (3–4 runs)
August
August 2–August 5, vs. New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Amer ...
In the first game of the four game set, the Yankees jumped out to an early 4–0 lead, only to see Boston score the next 10 runs, including eight in the fourth inning, en route to a 15–7 final. Much of the offense came from the top third of the Red Sox order:
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
was 4-for-4 plus two walks, Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
was 3-for-6 with three RBIs, and Steve Pearce was 3-for-5 with six RBIs; all three of his hits were home runs. Pearce joined Kevin Millar
Kevin Charles Millar (; born September 24, 1971) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) and is a current analyst for MLB Network. He played in MLB for the Florida Marli ...
and Mo Vaughn as the only Red Sox players to have a three-homer game against the Yankees. In the second game of the series, Rick Porcello allowed only one run and one hit in a complete game effort, improving his record to 14–4 as the Red Sox won, 4–1. Alex Cora
Jose Alexander Cora (born October 18, 1975) is a Puerto Rican baseball manager and former infielder who is the manager of the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for 14 seasons with the Red Sox, Los Angeles ...
had been ejected in the bottom of the first inning, his first ejection as Boston manager, after taking exception to warnings issued to both dugouts. Boston then scored three runs, with two coming on a Pearce homer. Ian Kinsler had to leave the game due to injury, and was later placed on the disabled list; Betts replaced him at second base for several innings, his first time playing the position since 2014. Boston won the third game of the series, 4–1, with Nathan Eovaldi
Nathan Edward Eovaldi ( ; born February 13, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Ra ...
allowing no runs and three hits in eight innings. Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
and J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
both hit home runs. The Red Sox completed the four-game sweep in a 10-inning, 5–4 win that was broadcast on ''Sunday Night Baseball
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The games are preceded most weeks by the studio show ''Baseball Tonight: ...
''. A Betts solo home run put Boston ahead in the fifth inning; however, New York capitalized on a Xander Bogaerts error in the seventh inning to go ahead, 4–1. With that score, Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman
Albertín Aroldis Chapman de la Cruz (; born February 28, 1988) is a Cuban-born American professional baseball relief pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees and Chica ...
came on in the bottom of the ninth, but struggled, striking out two and walking three. With the bases loaded, a Martinez single cut the lead to 4–3. A Bogaerts grounder then drew an errant throw from Yankees third baseman Miguel Andújar
Miguel Enrique Andújar (born March 2, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman and left fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees in 2017 and played for the ...
, allowing Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
to score the tying run. The game went to extra innings after Moreland struck out, with Matt Barnes
Matt Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Barnes was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He ...
retiring the side in order in the top of the 10th. In the bottom of the 10th, Sandy León
Sandy David León Lopez (born March 13, 1989) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Miami ...
hit a two-out single and advanced to second on a wild pitch
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. Betts was intentionally walked, and Tony Renda
Anthony John Renda (born January 24, 1991) is an American former professional baseball second baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox. Before his professional career, he attended the Unive ...
made his Red Sox debut as a pinch runner
In baseball, a pinch runner is a player substituted for the specific purpose of replacing another player on base. The pinch runner may be faster or otherwise more skilled at base-running than the player for whom the pinch runner has been sub ...
for León. Benintendi then singled to center, scoring Renda, to secure the win and complete the sweep.Red Sox won the series 4–0 (28–13 runs) August 7–August 9, at
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Since 1989, the team has played its home games ...
The first game of the series found Toronto leading, 3–1, when Boston scored four in the top of the eighth, including three on a
J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
home run, to take a 5–3 lead. Toronto then forced extra innings, with a run each in the bottom of the eighth and ninth innings. In the top of the tenth, Boston scored five runs, via homers by Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
and Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
Toronto could only answer with two runs, for a 10–7 final and fifth consecutive Red Sox win. In the series' second game, Boston jumped out to a 4–0 lead after three innings, ultimately winning 10–5. Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
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The Red Sox ...
hit a home run in his first game back from the disabled list. Boston's winning streak then ended at six games, as Toronto won the final game of the series, 8–5. Rick Porcello gave up seven runs in four innings, taking the loss. Martinez hit his 35th home run of the season, while Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
' ninth inning homer completed the cycle, the first of his career and first of the 2018 MLB season
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.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (25–20 runs)
August 10–August 12, at Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. As one of the American L ...
In a game with 33 total hits, the Red Sox out-slugged the Orioles, 19–12, in the first game of the series. Trailing 8–5 after five innings, Boston scored six runs in the sixth, three in the seventh, and five in the eighth. Drew Pomeranz, pitching out of the bullpen, got the win, while
Brock Holt
Brock Wyatt Holt (born June 11, 1988), nicknamed "The Brock Star", is an American former professional baseball player. Well known for his role as a utility player, Holt played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red ...
went 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Holt, Xander Bogaerts, and Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
each homered. J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
had two RBIs, giving him 101 for the season. The second game of the series—the first game of a day-night doubleheader to make-up a July 25 rainout—was won by Boston, 5–0. David Price pitched six shutout innings, while Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
hit two home runs and Eduardo Núñez
Eduardo Michelle Núñez Méndez (born June 15, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and the New ...
also homered. In the second game of the doubleheader, Boston used seven pitchers en route to a 6–4 win. Martinez hit two home runs, giving him 37 for the season, while Craig Kimbrel recorded his 34th save of the year. Boston won the fourth and final game of the series, 4–1, with Chris Sale recording the win in his return from the disabled list. Steve Pearce homered, and Kimbrel picked up his second save in two days.Red Sox won the series 4–0 (34–17 runs) August 14–August 15, at
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) National League East, East division. Since 2004, the team's home sta ...
Rick Porcello pitched seven innings, holding the Phillies to two hits and one run, as the Red Sox won the opener of a two-game set, 2–1. Boston's runs came on solo homers by
Sandy León
Sandy David León Lopez (born March 13, 1989) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Miami ...
and pinch hitter
In baseball, a pinch hitter is a substitute Batting (baseball), batter. Batters can be substituted at any time while the dead ball (baseball), ball is dead (not in active play); the manager (baseball), manager may use any player who has not yet ...
Brock Holt
Brock Wyatt Holt (born June 11, 1988), nicknamed "The Brock Star", is an American former professional baseball player. Well known for his role as a utility player, Holt played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red ...
. The Phillies won the second game, 7–4, their three-run seventh inning being the difference. Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
had three RBIs on a bases-loaded double.Red Sox split the series 1–1 (6–8 runs) August 17–August 19, vs.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. Since its inception ...
In the opening game of the series, Tampa Bay scored three times in the top of the first inning, but was held scoreless for the rest of the game, as Boston won, 7–3. Xander Bogaerts had two doubles and a triple, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs. In the second game of the series, the Red Sox jumped out to a 4–0 lead after the first inning, in what would be a 5–2 win.
J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
hit his 38th home run of the season, and David Price improved his record to 13–6. Tampa Bay kept Boston scoreless in the closing game of the series, 2–0, as the Red Sox were held to two hits.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (12–7 runs) August 20–August 23, vs.
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Guardians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland. The Guardians compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. Since , they have played at Progressive F ...
In their first series with the Indians during 2018, Boston lost the first game, 5–4, after building a 3–0 lead through two innings. The Indians had three home runs off of Red Sox starter Rick Porcello, who took the loss. In the second game of the series, Cleveland collected 13 hits en route to a 6–3 win, giving Boston their third consecutive loss for only the second time during the season, the first being in April. Starter
Nathan Eovaldi
Nathan Edward Eovaldi ( ; born February 13, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Ra ...
took the loss. A five-run fourth inning helped Boston win the third game of the series, 10–4. Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
had a home run, while Xander Bogaerts hit two. In the final game of the series, David Price pitched eight shutout innings, as the Red Sox won, 7–0. Boston sent 11 men to the plate in the fifth inning, scoring six times.Red Sox split the series 2–2 (24–15 runs) August 24–August 26, at
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. Since its inception ...
This three-game series was played on
Players Weekend
Players Weekend was an annual Major League Baseball (MLB) event held from 2017 to 2019 in which players on all 30 MLB teams wore colorful baseball uniforms based on youth sports designs and sported nicknames on the back of their jerseys during re ...
, when MLB players are allowed and encouraged to put nicknames on the back of their uniforms. For the opening game, the nicknames used by Boston's starting lineup were as follows:
Boston out-hit Tampa Bay, 13–12, in the first game of the series, but lost, 10–3. All of Boston's hits were singles, and the team had 11 men left on base
L
lace
:To reach base by hitting a ball between infielders. "McCann laced it through the shift on the right side of the infield."
Lady Godiva
:A pitch delivered with nothing on it. A nod to the legend of Lady Godiva riding naked on horseback.
...
. J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
and Xander Bogaerts were each 3-for-5 at the plate. In the second game of the series, the Red Sox took a 1–0 lead in the second inning, but were then held scoreless as the Rays won, 5–1. In the closing game of the series, Boston was held to three hits, falling 9–1 to Tampa Bay, marking the first time the Red Sox were swept in a series during the season.Red Sox lost the series 0–3 (5–24 runs) August 28–August 29, vs.
Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins are an American professional baseball team based in Miami. The Marlins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The club's home ballpark is LoanDepot Park.
The franc ...
In the first game of the series, Boston took a 4–1 lead into the eighth inning, when Miami scored five runs off of the Red Sox
bullpen
In baseball, the bullpen (or simply the pen) is the area where relief pitchers warm up before entering a game. A team's roster of relief pitchers is also metonymically referred to as "the bullpen". These pitchers usually wait in the bullpen if t ...
. Trailing 6–4, Boston then scored three in the bottom of the eighth to retake the lead, 7–6. In the top of the ninth, the Marlins tied the game at seven, with a run off of closer Craig Kimbrel. The Red Sox then won the game in the bottom of the ninth when the Marlins were unable to turn a double play
In baseball and softball, a double play (denoted as DP in baseball statistics) is the act of making two outs during the same continuous play. Double plays can occur any time there is at least one baserunner and fewer than two outs.
In Major Leag ...
on an Eduardo Núñez
Eduardo Michelle Núñez Méndez (born June 15, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and the New ...
ground ball, allowing J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
to score on a throwing error. In the second and final game of the series, Boston trailed, 5–3, going to the bottom of the seventh, when they erupted for 11 runs on 12 hits. This marked the first time a major league team recorded hits on 12 consecutive at bat
In baseball, an at bat (AB) or time at bat is a batter's turn batting against a pitcher. An at bat is different from a plate appearance. A batter is credited with a plate appearance regardless of what happens during their turn at bat, but a batt ...
s in a single inning. A walk
Walking (also known as ambulation) is one of the main gaits of terrestrial locomotion among legged animals. Walking is typically slower than running and other gaits. Walking is defined by an 'inverted pendulum' gait in which the body vaults ov ...
and a sacrifice bunt
In baseball, a sacrifice bunt (also called a sacrifice hit) is a batter's act of deliberately bunting the ball, before there are two outs, in a manner that allows a baserunner to advance to another base. The batter is almost always put out, and ...
occurred, but those are only considered plate appearance
In baseball statistics, a player is credited with a plate appearance (denoted by PA) each time he completes a turn batting. Under Rule 5.04(c) of the Official Baseball Rules, a player completes a turn batting when he is put out or becomes a runner ...
s, not at bats. The sequence was: single, double, single, double, double, sacrifice bunt, triple, intentional walk
In baseball, an intentional base on balls, usually referred to as an intentional walk and denoted in baseball scorekeeping by ''IBB'', is a walk issued to a batter by a pitcher with the intent of removing the batter's opportunity to swing at the ...
, single, single, single, double, single, single, followed by a ground ball yielding a double play
In baseball and softball, a double play (denoted as DP in baseball statistics) is the act of making two outs during the same continuous play. Double plays can occur any time there is at least one baserunner and fewer than two outs.
In Major Leag ...
that ended the inning. The Red Sox sent 15 men to the plate, with five batters collecting two hits each. Tyler Thornburg
Tyler Michael Thornburg (born September 29, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, and Atlanta Braves.
Early l ...
recorded the win in relief, with the final score being 14–6. Both Eduardo Núñez
Eduardo Michelle Núñez Méndez (born June 15, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and the New ...
and Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
hit home runs during the game.Red Sox won the series 2–0 (22–13 runs) August 30–August 31, at
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and p ...
In the opener of a four-game series, Boston fell behind, 4–0, until scoring nine unanswered runs; four in the seventh inning and five in the ninth inning. Ian Kinsler went 3-for-4, while
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
and J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
both homered. Ryan Brasier
Ryan David Brasier (born August 26, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at and , he both throws and bats right-handed. Brasier previously played for the Los Angeles Ang ...
notched his first MLB win, one of four Boston relievers who each pitched a scoreless inning. The second game of the series included a two-hour rain delay, as Boston was outhit by Chicago, 14–5, and lost the game, 6–1. Boston's only run was a homer by Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
. Xander Bogaerts was ejected for the first time in his career, following an eighth-inning strikeout.
September
September 1–September 2, atChicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and p ...
(cont.)
In the third game of a four-game series, Eduardo Rodríguez returned from the disabled list and got the win, striking out 12 in innings, as the Red Sox won, 6–1. Eduardo Núñez
Eduardo Michelle Núñez Méndez (born June 15, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and the New ...
, Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
, and Ian Kinsler each hit home runs. Chicago won the final game of the series, 8–0, as Boston was held to five hits, and did not have a runner advance past second base.Red Sox split the series 2–2 (16–19 runs) September 3–September 5, at
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) National League East, East division. The Braves ...
The Red Sox won the series' opening game, 8–2, after holding a 3–2 lead at the end of seven innings and then scoring five unanswered runs in the final two frames. The two teams combined to use 14 pitchers; Brandon Workman got the win in relief. Ian Kinsler went 2-for-5 with three RBIs. In the second game of the series, Atlanta established an early 1–0 lead, but was held scoreless after the second inning, as Boston won, 5–1. Steve Pearce was 3-for-4 with three RBIs, and starter Rick Porcello improved his season record to 16–7. Boston completed the sweep in a come-from-behind victory in the third game of the series. Down 7–1 after seven innings, the Red Sox rallied for six runs in the top of the eighth to tie the game. After the Braves scored once in the bottom of the eighth on a solo home run by
Freddie Freeman
Frederick Charles Freeman (born September 12, 1989) is an American-Canadian professional baseball first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously, Freeman played for the Atlanta Braves for 12 seasons. He mad ...
, a two-run home run by Brandon Phillips in the top of the ninth gave the Red Sox a 9–8 lead. Craig Kimbrel closed out the win in the bottom of the ninth with his 38th save of the season. Phillips, who was making his Red Sox debut, was 1-for-3 with two walks, two RBIs, and three runs scored.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (22–11 runs) September 7–September 9, vs.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 after ...
The Astros won the first game of the series, 6–3, after being held scoreless through the first six innings. Starter David Price had 10 strikeouts in innings and was charged with two runs, although all of Houston's runs were scored with Red Sox relief pitchers on the mound. Xander Bogaerts hit his 20th home run of the season. The Astros won the second game, 5–3, after building a 5–1 lead through four innings. Eduardo Rodríguez took the loss, allowing five runs in innings, while Bogaerts again homered. Boston won the closing game of the series, 6–5, with
Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
hitting a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth to break a 5–5 tie. The Red Sox had built a 5–1 lead through five innings, only to see the Astros plate four runs in the sixth to tie the game. J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
hit his 40th home run of the season, while Bogaerts was 4-for-4 with a walk and an RBI. Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
went 7-for-12 during the series, raising his average to .342 for the season.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (12–16 runs) September 11–September 13, vs.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Since 1989, the team has played its home games ...
In the first game of the series, Toronto had a 2–0 lead through six innings, with Boston then scoring seven unanswered runs for a 7–2 final. Chris Sale returned from the disabled list, pitching the first inning as the Red Sox used seven pitchers in relief, with
Ryan Brasier
Ryan David Brasier (born August 26, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at and , he both throws and bats right-handed. Brasier previously played for the Los Angeles Ang ...
getting the win. Brock Holt
Brock Wyatt Holt (born June 11, 1988), nicknamed "The Brock Star", is an American former professional baseball player. Well known for his role as a utility player, Holt played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red ...
hit a three-run pinch-hit home run, as the Red Sox became the first major league team to clinch a spot in the 2018 postseason. Boston won the second game of the series, 1–0, with the game's only run coming on a wild pitch
In baseball, a wild pitch (WP) is charged against a pitcher when his pitch is too high, too short, or too wide of home plate for the catcher to control with ordinary effort, thereby allowing a baserunner, or the batter (on an uncaught third stri ...
in the fifth inning. Starter David Price went seven innings while striking out seven, walking none, and limiting the Blue Jays to three hits. With this win, the Red Sox reached 100 wins for the first time since their 1946 season. In the final game of the series, J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
hit his 41st homer of the season to tie for the MLB lead. Toronto scored twice in the top of the eighth inning to tie the game, 3–3. Boston went ahead, 4–3, in the bottom of the inning, with Xander Bogaerts scoring from third on an infield error. Craig Kimbrel then retired the Blue Jays in order for his 40th save of the season.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (12–5 runs) September 14–September 16, vs.
New York Mets
The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. They are one of two major league ...
The Red Sox were held scoreless in the first game of the series, losing 8–0 as Mets starter Noah Syndergaard
Noah Seth Syndergaard (born August 29, 1992), nicknamed "Thor", is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels an ...
allowed only three hits in seven innings. In the second game of the series, Boston overcame a 3–1 deficit, scoring four runs in the fifth inning on two-RBI doubles by Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
and Brock Holt
Brock Wyatt Holt (born June 11, 1988), nicknamed "The Brock Star", is an American former professional baseball player. Well known for his role as a utility player, Holt played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red ...
, for a 5–3 final. Steve Pearce was 3-for-4 at the plate, while Rick Porcello improved his record to 17–7 for the season. In the final game of the series, Boston scored three runs in the third inning, with two of those runs coming on a home run by Holt, en route to a 4–3 win. The Red Sox used a total of seven pitchers, with starter Chris Sale going three innings and getting a no decision
A no decision (sometimes written no-decision) is one of either of two sports statistics scenarios; one in baseball and softball, and the other in boxing and related combat sports.
Baseball and softball
A starting pitcher who leaves a game withou ...
.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (9–14 runs) September 18–September 20, at
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Amer ...
In the opening game of the three-game series, Red Sox starter
Nathan Eovaldi
Nathan Edward Eovaldi ( ; born February 13, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Ra ...
held the Yankees scoreless through six innings. However, his gem was wasted as Neil Walker
Neil Martin Andrew Walker (born September 10, 1985) is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009–2015), New York Mets (2016–17), Milwaukee Brewers ( ...
hit a three-run home run off of Ryan Brasier
Ryan David Brasier (born August 26, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at and , he both throws and bats right-handed. Brasier previously played for the Los Angeles Ang ...
in the seventh inning, and the Yankees went on to win, 3–2. New York took the second game of the series, 10–1, with first baseman Luke Voit
Louis Linwood Voit III (born February 13, 1991) is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in MLB for the New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals.
Voi ...
going 4-for-4 at the plate including three RBIs on two home runs. Boston won the closing game of the series, 11–6, with homers from Brock Holt
Brock Wyatt Holt (born June 11, 1988), nicknamed "The Brock Star", is an American former professional baseball player. Well known for his role as a utility player, Holt played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red ...
, Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
, and Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
. The win gave the Red Sox the American League East division title, for the third consecutive season.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (14–19 runs) September 21–September 23, at
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Guardians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland. The Guardians compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. Since , they have played at Progressive F ...
Sam Travis
Samuel John Travis (born August 27, 1993) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at and , he ba ...
and Tzu-Wei Lin
Tzu-Wei Lin (; born February 15, 1994), is a Taiwanese baseball infielder for the Auckland Tuatara of the Australian Baseball League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins.
Listed at and , ...
hit their first major league home runs for Boston in a 7–5 victory in the opener, a game that saw Matt Barnes
Matt Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Barnes was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He ...
pick up his sixth win of the season after starter Chris Sale pitched innings, giving up two earned runs and striking out seven. Cleveland won the second game of the series, 5–4, in 11 innings. Drew Pomeranz took the loss in relief, with Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
Career
The Red Sox ...
and Blake Swihart
Blake Aubry Swihart (born April 3, 1992) is an American professional baseball catcher and outfielder who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. Listed at a ...
hitting home runs for Boston. The third game of the series was again an 11-inning Cleveland win, 4–3. Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
went 4-for-6, including his 31st home run of the season; William Cuevas allowed only one run in innings of relief, but took the loss.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (14–14 runs) September 24–September 26, vs.
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. As one of the American L ...
The Red Sox won their 106th game of the season, setting a new franchise record, with a 6–2 victory in the opening game of the series. Starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi
Nathan Edward Eovaldi ( ; born February 13, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Ra ...
allowed one run in five innings and got the win, while Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
hit his 32nd home run of the season. The second game of the series, postponed a day due to rain, saw the Red Sox score early and often, en route to a 19–3 victory. Baltimore starting pitcher Ryan Meisinger
Ryan Thomas Meisinger (born May 4, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs.
Amateur career
Meisinger a ...
lasted only one-third of an inning while giving up five runs. David Price got the win for Boston, while J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
, Xander Bogaerts, and Blake Swihart
Blake Aubry Swihart (born April 3, 1992) is an American professional baseball catcher and outfielder who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. Listed at a ...
each had home runs and Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
Career
The Red Sox ...
went 4-for-5 including two homers and six RBIs. Betts had his 30th stolen base
In baseball, a stolen base occurs when a runner advances to a base to which they are not entitled and the official scorer rules that the advance should be credited to the action of the runner. The umpires determine whether the runner is safe or ...
of the season, making him the 40th player in MLB history with at least 30 homers and 30 steals in a season, joining the 30–30 club
In Major League Baseball (MLB), the 30–30 club is the group of batters who have collected thirty home runs and thirty stolen bases in a single season. Ken Williams was the first to achieve this, doing so in 1922. He remained the sole member ...
. The Orioles won the final game of the series, 10–3, scoring seven unanswered runs after the game was tied at three at the end of the fifth inning, just their 3rd win against the Red Sox all season.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (28–15 runs) September 28–September 30, vs.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Amer ...
In the first game of the final regular season series, the Yankees defeated the Red Sox, 11–6, after jumping out to an 8–0 lead after four innings. Steve Pearce had five RBIs, including Boston's tenth grand slam of the year. New York's win gave them home field advantage for the
2018 American League Wild Card Game
The 2018 American League Wild Card Game was a play-in game during Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2018 postseason contested between the American League's (AL) two wild card teams, the New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics. The game took pla ...
. New York also took the second game, 8–5, their 100th win of the season. Brock Holt
Brock Wyatt Holt (born June 11, 1988), nicknamed "The Brock Star", is an American former professional baseball player. Well known for his role as a utility player, Holt played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red ...
homered for Boston. The Red Sox won the final game of the series and their regular season, 10–2. Xander Bogaerts and J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
both homered, with Eduardo Rodríguez picking up the win as Boston used eight pitchers. Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
went 1-for-2 and finished the season with a .346 average, while Martinez finished with 43 home runs and 130 RBIs.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (21–21 runs)
Postseason
American League Division Series vs. New York Yankees
Boston entered the Division Series as the top seed in the American League, facing New York, the AL Wild Card Game winner. This was the first ALDS meeting between the teams (playoff structure before 2012 precluded teams in the same division from meeting before the Championship Series). After splitting the first two games atFenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, the Red Sox won the next two games at Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. It is the home field of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, and New York City FC of Major League Soccer.
Opened in April 2009, the stadium replaced the origi ...
, eliminating New York and sending Boston on to the ALCS.
The Red Sox' 16–1 defeat of the Yankees in Game 3, during a misty evening in The Bronx
The Bronx () is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Bronx County, in the state of New York. It is south of Westchester County; north and east of the New York City borough of Manhattan, across the Harlem River; and north of the New Y ...
, included two historical footnotes. Firstly, the fifteen-run margin of victory for Boston accounted for the Yankees' worst-ever postseason defeat. The Red Sox failed to score in only the first, fifth, and sixth innings, and generated 7 of their 16 runs in the fourth inning, chasing starter Luis Severino
Luis Severino (born February 20, 1994) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). Severino signed with the Yankees as an international free agent in 2011, and made his MLB debut in 2015. ...
and batting through the order. In addition, Brock Holt
Brock Wyatt Holt (born June 11, 1988), nicknamed "The Brock Star", is an American former professional baseball player. Well known for his role as a utility player, Holt played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red ...
hit for the cycle, the first player ever to do so in an MLB postseason game, capping off his performance with a ninth-inning home run against catcher Austin Romine
Austin Allen Romine (born November 22, 1988) is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, St. Louis Ca ...
, brought in to pitch when the New York bullpen was overtaxed.
;Game 1, October 5 at Fenway Park
;Game 2, October 6 at Fenway Park
;Game 3, October 8 at Yankee Stadium
;Game 4, October 9 at Yankee Stadium
American League Championship Series vs.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 after ...
Boston faced Houston in the Championship Series, a matchup of 100-win teams, and a rematch of the 2017 ALDS
The 2017 American League Division Series were two best-of-five-games series held to determine the participating teams in the 2017 American League Championship Series. The three divisional winners (seeded 1-3) and a fourth team—the winner of a ...
, which was won by Houston. After losing Game 1 at Fenway, the Red Sox won the next four games, including three played in Houston, to eliminate the Astros and advance to the World Series
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, contested since 1903 between the champion teams of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). The winner of the World ...
. Game 1 starter Chris Sale had a stomach issue during the week, which included brief hospital stay, and manager Alex Cora
Jose Alexander Cora (born October 18, 1975) is a Puerto Rican baseball manager and former infielder who is the manager of the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for 14 seasons with the Red Sox, Los Angeles ...
decided not to have him start Game 5. David Price started in his place and held Houston scoreless through six innings while allowing just three hits and striking out nine. It was Price's first win in 12 career postseason starts. Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
, who had nine RBIs in the series on three hits (a double and two home runs), was named ALCS MVP
The League Championship Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) players deemed to have the most impact on their teams' performances in each of the two respective League Championship Series that ...
.
;Game 1, October 13 at Fenway Park
;Game 2, October 14 at Fenway Park
;Game 3, October 16 at Minute Maid Park
;Game 4, October 17 at Minute Maid Park
;Game 5, October 18 at Minute Maid Park
World Series vs.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Brooklyn ...
The Red Sox and Dodgers franchises met in the World Series for the second time; the first was a Boston win in 1916
Events
Below, the events of the First World War have the "WWI" prefix.
January
* January 1 – The British Royal Army Medical Corps carries out the first successful blood transfusion, using blood that had been stored and cooled.
* ...
. Game 1 was highlighted by neither Chris Sale nor Clayton Kershaw making it through the fifth inning, and a pinch hit
In baseball, a pinch hitter is a substitute batter. Batters can be substituted at any time while the ball is dead (not in active play); the manager may use any player who has not yet entered the game as a substitute. Unlike basketball, America ...
three-run home run by Eduardo Núñez
Eduardo Michelle Núñez Méndez (born June 15, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and the New ...
, as Boston won, 8–4. Game 2 starter David Price held the Dodgers to two runs on three hits in six innings, while striking out five, picking up his second win of the postseason, as the Red Sox won, 4–2. Game 3 became the longest game in World Series history, both in innings (18) and by time (7 hours and 20 minutes). Nathan Eovaldi
Nathan Edward Eovaldi ( ; born February 13, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Ra ...
pitched six innings in relief, allowing only two hits prior to a walk-off home run by Max Muncy for a 3–2 Dodgers win. Eduardo Rodríguez started Game 4, holding the Dodgers scoreless through five innings, but then yielding four runs in the sixth. The Red Sox stormed back with help from Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
and Steve Pearce, scoring nine runs in the final three innings, winning the game, 9–6, for a 3–1 series lead. Game 5 started with three first-inning runs, with Boston holding a 2–1 edge. There was no further scoring until the Red Sox scored one run in each of the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings. Price, pitching on short rest, held the Dodgers to one run on three hits in seven innings. The game ended in a 5–1 final for Boston, the franchise's fourth World Series championship in 15 years. Price got the win, his second of the World Series and third of the postseason. Pearce had three RBIs on two home runs in the game, giving him a total of three home runs and eight RBIs in the series—he was named World Series Most Valuable Player Award, World Series MVP. The team's motto during the season, "do damage", became "damage done" upon their victory.
;Game 1, October 23 at Fenway Park
;Game 2, October 24 at Fenway Park
;Game 3, October 26 at Dodger Stadium
;Game 4, October 27 at Dodger Stadium
;Game 5, October 28 at Dodger Stadium
Postseason rosters
, style="text-align:left" , *Pitchers: 17Nathan Eovaldi
Nathan Edward Eovaldi ( ; born February 13, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Ra ...
22 Rick Porcello 24 David Price 32 Matt Barnes
Matt Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Barnes was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He ...
35 Steven Wright
Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film producer. He is known for his distinctly lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and sometimes nonsensical jok ...
37 Heath Hembree
Richard Heath Hembree (born January 13, 1989), nicknamed Heater, is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Listed at and , Hembree throws and bats right-handed. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the San F ...
41 Chris Sale 44 Brandon Workman 46 Craig Kimbrel 56 Joe Kelly 57 Eduardo Rodríguez 70 Ryan Brasier
Ryan David Brasier (born August 26, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at and , he both throws and bats right-handed. Brasier previously played for the Los Angeles Ang ...
*Catchers: 3 Sandy León
Sandy David León Lopez (born March 13, 1989) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Miami ...
7 Christian Vázquez
Christian Rafael Vázquez (born August 21, 1990) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros.
Selected by th ...
23 Blake Swihart
Blake Aubry Swihart (born April 3, 1992) is an American professional baseball catcher and outfielder who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. Listed at a ...
*Infielders: 2 Xander Bogaerts 5 Ian Kinsler 11 Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
Career
The Red Sox ...
12 Brock Holt
Brock Wyatt Holt (born June 11, 1988), nicknamed "The Brock Star", is an American former professional baseball player. Well known for his role as a utility player, Holt played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red ...
18 Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
25 Steve Pearce 36 Eduardo Núñez
Eduardo Michelle Núñez Méndez (born June 15, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and the New ...
*Outfielders: 16 Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
19 Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
50 Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
*Designated hitters: 28 J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
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*Pitchers: 17 Nathan Eovaldi
Nathan Edward Eovaldi ( ; born February 13, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Ra ...
22 Rick Porcello 24 David Price 32 Matt Barnes
Matt Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Barnes was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He ...
37 Heath Hembree
Richard Heath Hembree (born January 13, 1989), nicknamed Heater, is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Listed at and , Hembree throws and bats right-handed. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the San F ...
41 Chris Sale 44 Brandon Workman 46 Craig Kimbrel 56 Joe Kelly 57 Eduardo Rodríguez 70 Ryan Brasier
Ryan David Brasier (born August 26, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at and , he both throws and bats right-handed. Brasier previously played for the Los Angeles Ang ...
*Catchers: 3 Sandy León
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7 Christian Vázquez
Christian Rafael Vázquez (born August 21, 1990) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros.
Selected by th ...
23 Blake Swihart
Blake Aubry Swihart (born April 3, 1992) is an American professional baseball catcher and outfielder who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. Listed at a ...
*Infielders: 2 Xander Bogaerts 5 Ian Kinsler 11 Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
Career
The Red Sox ...
12 Brock Holt
Brock Wyatt Holt (born June 11, 1988), nicknamed "The Brock Star", is an American former professional baseball player. Well known for his role as a utility player, Holt played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red ...
18 Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
25 Steve Pearce 36 Eduardo Núñez
Eduardo Michelle Núñez Méndez (born June 15, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and the New ...
*Outfielders: 16 Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
19 Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
50 Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
*Designated hitters: 28 J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
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*Pitchers: 17 Nathan Eovaldi
Nathan Edward Eovaldi ( ; born February 13, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Ra ...
22 Rick Porcello 24 David Price 31 Drew Pomeranz 32 Matt Barnes
Matt Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Barnes was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He ...
37 Heath Hembree
Richard Heath Hembree (born January 13, 1989), nicknamed Heater, is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Listed at and , Hembree throws and bats right-handed. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the San F ...
41 Chris Sale 46 Craig Kimbrel 56 Joe Kelly 57 Eduardo Rodríguez 70 Ryan Brasier
Ryan David Brasier (born August 26, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at and , he both throws and bats right-handed. Brasier previously played for the Los Angeles Ang ...
*Catchers: 3 Sandy León
Sandy David León Lopez (born March 13, 1989) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Miami ...
7 Christian Vázquez
Christian Rafael Vázquez (born August 21, 1990) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros.
Selected by th ...
23 Blake Swihart
Blake Aubry Swihart (born April 3, 1992) is an American professional baseball catcher and outfielder who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. Listed at a ...
*Infielders: 2 Xander Bogaerts 5 Ian Kinsler 11 Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
Career
The Red Sox ...
12 Brock Holt
Brock Wyatt Holt (born June 11, 1988), nicknamed "The Brock Star", is an American former professional baseball player. Well known for his role as a utility player, Holt played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red ...
18 Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres ...
25 Steve Pearce 36 Eduardo Núñez
Eduardo Michelle Núñez Méndez (born June 15, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and the New ...
*Outfielders: 16 Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi (born July 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Yank ...
19 Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (born April 19, 1990), nicknamed "JBJ", is an American professional baseball right fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. List ...
50 Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became ...
*Designated hitters: 28 J. D. Martinez
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, a ...
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Season standings
American League East
American League Wild Card
Red Sox team leaders
Minimum 3.1plate appearance
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s per team games played
AVG qualified batters: Benintendi, Betts, Bogaerts, Bradley, Martinez
Minimum 1 inning pitched per team games played
ERA & WHIP qualified pitchers: Porcello, Price
Record against opponents
Roster
MLB debuts
Red Sox players who made their MLB debuts during the 2018 regular season: * March 31: Bobby Poyner * April 1: Marcus Walden * June 7:Jalen Beeks
Jalen Christopher Beeks (born July 10, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Boston Red Sox selected Beeks in the 12th round of the 2014 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2 ...
Transactions
Notable transactions of/for players on the 40-man roster during the 2018 regular season: * April 23: Pitcher Roenis Elías was traded to theSeattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West division. The team joined the American League ...
for cash or a Player to be named later, PTBNL; the Red Sox later received minor league OF/1B Eric Filia; however, he failed his physical and was returned to the Mariners, with cash considerations completing the trade.
* May 25: First baseman Hanley Ramírez was designated for assignment.
* June 28: OF/1B Steve Pearce was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league infielder Santiago Espinal.
* July 25: Pitcher Jalen Beeks
Jalen Christopher Beeks (born July 10, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Boston Red Sox selected Beeks in the 12th round of the 2014 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2 ...
was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays
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for pitcher Nathan Eovaldi
Nathan Edward Eovaldi ( ; born February 13, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Ra ...
.
* July 30: Second baseman Ian Kinsler was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels for Triple-A pitchers Ty Buttrey and Williams Jerez.
Amateur draft
Boston's first 15 selections in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft, 2018 MLB draft, held on June 4–6, are listed below. Elih Marrero is the son of former MLB player Eli Marrero.Nicholas Lucky did not sign; he chose to attend Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball, Coastal Carolina.
Game log
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 1 , , March 29 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–6 , , Austin Pruitt, Pruitt (1–0) , , Carson Smith (baseball), Smith (0–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (1) , ,Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (commonly known as the Trop) is a Multi-purpose stadium, multi-purpose domed stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The stadium has been the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) since the ...
, , 31,042 , , 0–1 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 2 , , March 30 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 1–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–0) , , Chaz Roe, Roe (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (commonly known as the Trop) is a Multi-purpose stadium, multi-purpose domed stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The stadium has been the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) since the ...
, , 19,203 , , 1–1 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 3 , , March 31 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–2 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (1–0) , , Andrew Kittredge, Kittredge (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2) , ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (commonly known as the Trop) is a Multi-purpose stadium, multi-purpose domed stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The stadium has been the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) since the ...
, , 17,838 , , 2–1 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 4 , , April 1 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 2–1 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (1–0) , , José Alvarado (baseball), Alvarado (0–1) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1) , ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (commonly known as the Trop) is a Multi-purpose stadium, multi-purpose domed stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The stadium has been the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) since the ...
, , 14,256 , , 3–1 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 5 , , April 2 , , @ 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 7–3 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–0) , , Trevor Richards (baseball), Richards (0–1) , , —, , Marlins Park , , 11,113 , , 4–1 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 6 , , April 3 , , @ 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 4–2 (13) , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (1–0) , , Tayron Guerrero, Guerrero (0–1) , , —, , Marlins Park , , 14,953 , , 5–1 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 7 , , April 5 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–2 (12) , , Bobby Poyner, Poyner (1–0) , , Andrew Kittredge, Kittredge (0–2) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,134 , , 6–1 , W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 8 , , April 7 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 10–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (2–0) , , Jacob Faria, Faria (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 31,821 , , 7–1 W7
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 9 , , April 8 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 8–7 , , Carson Smith (baseball), Smith (1–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (3) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 31,979 , , 8–1 , W8
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 10 , , April 10 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 14–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (1–0) , , Luis Severino, Severino (2–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 32,357 , , 9–1 , W9
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 11 , , April 11 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 7–10 , , Masahiro Tanaka, Tanaka (2–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 32,400 , , 9–2 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 12 , , April 12 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 6–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (3–0) , , Sonny Gray, Gray (1–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (4) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,341 , , 10–2 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 13 , , April 13 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 7–3 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (1–0) , , Chris Tillman, Tillman (0–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 32,610 , , 11–2 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 14 , , April 14 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 10–3 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (2–0) , , Alex Cobb, Cobb (0–1) , , Marcus Walden, Walden (1) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 33,584 , , 12–2 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 15 , , April 15 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 3–1 , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (2–0) , , Dylan Bundy, Bundy (0–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (5) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 32,489 , , 13–2 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bbb" , —, , April 16 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , colspan=8, ''Postponed (rain). Makeup date May 17.'' , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 16 , , April 17 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 10–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–1) , , Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani (2–1) , , —, , Angel Stadium , , 44,822 , , 14–2 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 17 , , April 18 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 9–0 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (4–0) , , Tyler Skaggs, Skaggs (2–1) , , —, , Angel Stadium , , 34,508 , , 15–2 ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 18 , , April 19 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 8–2 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (2–0) , , Nick Tropeano, Tropeano (1–1) , , —, , Angel Stadium , , 36,253 , , 16–2 ,
W7
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 19 , , April 20 , , @ 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 7–3 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (3–0) , , Kendall Graveman, Graveman (0–4) , , —, , Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum , , 23,473 , , 17–2 ,
W8
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 20 , , April 21 , , @ 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 0–3 , , Sean Manaea, Manaea (3–2) , , Chris Sale, Sale (1–1) , , —, , Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum , , 25,746 , , 17–3 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 21 , , April 22 , , @ 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 1–4 , , Blake Treinen, Treinen (1–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–2) , , —, , Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum , , 29,804 , , 17–4 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 22 , , April 24 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 3–4 (10), , Tyler Clippard, Clippard (3–0) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (0–1) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 20,070 , , 17–5 ,
L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 23 , , April 25 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 4–3 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (3–0) , , Danny Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (6) , , Rogers Centre , , 18,914 , , 18–5 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 24 , , April 26 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–4 , , Chris Sale, Sale (2–1) , , Marco Estrada (baseball), Estrada (2–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (7) , , Rogers Centre , , 23,571 , , 19–5 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 25 , , April 27 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–4 , , Blake Snell, Snell (4–1) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (0–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (5) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 32,620 , , 19–6 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 26 , , April 28 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 6–12 , , Ryan Yarbrough, Yarbrough (1–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 35,795 , , 19–7 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 27 , , April 29 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–3 , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (2–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 32,888 , , 20–7 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 28 , , April 30 , , 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 10–6 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (4–0) , , Jason Hammel, Hammel (0–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 31,314 , , 21–7 , W2
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 29 , , May 1 , , 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 6–7 (13), , Kelvin Herrera, Herrera (1–0) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–1) , , Brian Flynn (baseball), Flynn (1) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 34,466 , , 21–8 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 30 , , May 2 , , 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 5–4 , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–1) , , Danny Duffy, Duffy (0–4) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (8) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 32,267 , , 22–8 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 31 , , May 3 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 5–11 , , Mike Minor (baseball), Minor (3–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–4) , , —, , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 22,348 , , 22–9 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 32 , , May 4 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 5–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (5–0) , , Bartolo Colón, Colón (1–1) , , —, , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 31,404 , , 23–9 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 33 , , May 5 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 6–5 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1–0) , , Keone Kela, Kela (2–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (9) , , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 35,728 , , 24–9 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 34 , , May 6 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 6–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (2–1) , , Doug Fister, Fister (1–3) , , —, , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 28,360 , , 25–9 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 35 , , May 8 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 2–3 , , David Robertson (baseball), Robertson (3–1) , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (2–1) , , Aroldis Chapman, Chapman (8) , ,
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. It is the home field of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, and New York City FC of Major League Soccer.
Opened in April 2009, the stadium replaced the origi ...
, , 45,773 , , 25–10 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 36 , , May 9 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 6–9 , , Jonathan Holder, Holder (1–1) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (0–1) , , Aroldis Chapman, Chapman (9) , ,
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. It is the home field of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, and New York City FC of Major League Soccer.
Opened in April 2009, the stadium replaced the origi ...
, , 47,088 , , 25–11 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 37 , , May 10 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–4 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (2–0) , , Dellin Betances, Betances (1–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (10) , ,
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. It is the home field of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, and New York City FC of Major League Soccer.
Opened in April 2009, the stadium replaced the origi ...
, , 46,899 , , 26–11 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 38 , , May 11 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 3–5 (12), , Sam Gaviglio, Gaviglio (1–0) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–2) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 28,695 , , 26–12 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 39 , , May 12 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (3–4) , , Marco Estrada (baseball), Estrada (2–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (11), , Rogers Centre , , 37,588 , , 27–12 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 40 , , May 13 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–3 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (5–0) , , Joe Biagini, Biagini (0–2) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (2) , , Rogers Centre , , 37,888 , , 28–12 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 41 , , May 14 , , 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 5–6 , , Sean Manaea, Manaea (5–4) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (5–1) , , Blake Treinen, Treinen (7) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 35,249 , , 28–13 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 42 , , May 15 , , 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 3–5 , , Daniel Mengden, Mengden (3–4) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (3–1) , , Blake Treinen, Treinen (8) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 34,906 , , 28–14 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 43 , , May 16 , , 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 6–4 , , Chris Sale, Sale (4–1) , , Trevor Cahill, Cahill (1–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (12) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 34,947 , , 29–14 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 44 , , May 17 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (4–4) , , Kevin Gausman, Gausman (3–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,615 , , 30–14 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 45 , , May 18 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 4–7 , , Alex Cobb, Cobb (1–5) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–2) , , Brad Brach, Brach (6) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 34,935 , , 30–15 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 46 , , May 19 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (6–1) , , Dylan Bundy, Bundy (2–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (13) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 34,195 , , 31–15 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 47 , , May 20 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–0 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (4–1) , , David Hess (baseball), Hess (1–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 35,550 , , 32–15 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 48 , , May 22 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–2 , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–1) , , Jacob Faria, Faria (3–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (14) , ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (commonly known as the Trop) is a Multi-purpose stadium, multi-purpose domed stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The stadium has been the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) since the ...
, , 10,642 , , 33–15 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 49 , , May 23 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–1 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (3–0) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (2–5) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (15) , ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (commonly known as the Trop) is a Multi-purpose stadium, multi-purpose domed stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The stadium has been the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) since the ...
, , 10,194 , , 34–15 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 50 , , May 24 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–6 , , Blake Snell, Snell (6–3) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (6–2) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (11) , ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (commonly known as the Trop) is a Multi-purpose stadium, multi-purpose domed stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The stadium has been the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) since the ...
, , 12,468 , , 34–16 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 51 , , May 25 , , 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 6–2 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (5–1) , , Julio Teherán, Teherán (4–2) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,008 , , 35–16 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 52 , , May 26 , , 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 8–6 , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (1–0) , , Sam Freeman (baseball), Freeman (1–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (16) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,510 , , 36–16 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 53 , , May 27 , , 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 1–7 , , Mike Foltynewicz, Foltynewicz (4–3) , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–2) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,543 , , 36–17 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 54 , , May 28 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 8–3 , , David Price (baseball), Price (5–4) , , Aaron Sanchez (baseball), Sanchez (2–5) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 34,700 , , 37–17 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 55 , , May 29 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 8–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (7–2) , , Marco Estrada (baseball), Estrada (2–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (17) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 33,380 , , 38–17 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 56 , , May 30 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 6–4 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (6–1) , , Sam Gaviglio, Gaviglio (2–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (18) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 33,451 , , 39–17 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 57 , , May 31 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 2–4 , , Lance McCullers Jr., McCullers (7–3) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–3) , , Ken Giles, Giles (10) , , Minute Maid Park , , 30,658 , , 39–18 ,
L1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 58 , , June 1 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 3–7 , , Gerrit Cole, Cole (6–1) , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–3) , , —, , Minute Maid Park , , 37,244 , , 39–19 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 59 , , June 2 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 5–4 , , David Price (baseball), Price (6–4) , , Will Harris (baseball), Harris (1–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (19) , , Minute Maid Park , , 38,640 , , 40–19 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 60 , , June 3 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 9–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (8–2) , , Charlie Morton (pitcher), Morton (7–1) , , —, , Minute Maid Park , , 33,431 , , 41–19 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 61 , , June 5 , , 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 6–0 , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (2–0) , , Artie Lewicki, Lewicki (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 34,762 , , 42–19 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 62 , , June 6 , , 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 7–1 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (7–1) , , Blaine Hardy, Hardy (2–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 35,182 , , 43–19 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 63 , , June 7 , , 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 2–7 , , Matthew Boyd (baseball), Boyd (4–4) , , Jalen Beeks, Beeks (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,556 , , 43–20 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 64 , , June 8 , , 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 0–1 , , Dylan Covey, Covey (2–1) , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–4) , , Joakim Soria, Soria (7) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,593 , , 43–21 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 65 , , June 9 , , 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 4–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (7–4) , , Bruce Rondón, Rondón (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (20) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,675 , , 44–21 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 66 , , June 10 , , 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 2–5 , , Reynaldo López, López (2–4) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (8–3) , , Joakim Soria, Soria (8) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,998 , , 44–22 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 67 , , June 11 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 2–0 (12) , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (3–1) , , Mychal Givens, Givens (0–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (21) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 15,934 , , 45–22 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 68 , , June 12 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–4 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (8–1) , , David Hess (baseball), Hess (2–3) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 21,837 , , 46–22 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 69 , , June 13 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (6–4) , , Yefry Ramírez, Ramírez (0–1) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 17,217 , , 47–22 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 70 , , June 14 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 2–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (8–4) , , Félix Hernández, Hernández (6–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (22) , , Safeco Field , , 30,479 , , 48–22 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 71 , , June 15 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 6–7 , , Ryan Cook (baseball), Cook (1–0) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (0–2) , , Edwin Díaz (pitcher), Díaz (26) , , Safeco Field , , 44,459 , , 48–23 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 72 , , June 16 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 0–1 , , Wade LeBlanc, LeBlanc (3–0) , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (2–1) , , Edwin Díaz (pitcher), Díaz (27) , , Safeco Field , , 44,151 , , 48–24 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 73 , , June 17 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 9–3 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (9–1) , , Mike Leake, Leake (7–4) , , —, , Safeco Field , , 46,462 , , 49–24 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 74 , , June 19 , , @ 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 2–6 , , Zach Duke, Duke (3–2) , , Robby Scott, Scott (0–1) , , —, , Target Field , , 28,550 , , 49–25 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 75 , , June 20 , , @ 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 1–4 , , Lance Lynn, Lynn (5–5) , , David Price (baseball), Price (8–5) , , Fernando Rodney, Rodney (16) , , Target Field , , 33,153 , , 49–26 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 76 , , June 21 , , @ 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 9–2 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (9–3) , , Kyle Gibson, Gibson (2–5) , , —, , Target Field , , 32,631 , , 50–26 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 77 , , June 22 , , 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 14–10 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–2) , , Juan Nicasio, Nicasio (1–4) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,342 , , 51–26 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 78 , , June 23 , , 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 2–7 , , Mike Leake, Leake (8–4) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (9–2) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,051 , , 51–27 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 79 , , June 24 , , 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 5–0 , , Chris Sale, Sale (7–4) , , Marco Gonzales, Gonzales (7–5) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,274 , , 52–27 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 80 , , June 26 , , 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 9–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (9–5) , , John Lamb (baseball, born 1990), Lamb (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,366 , , 53–27 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 81 , , June 27 , , 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 9–6 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (2–2) , , José Álvarez (baseball, born 1989), Álvarez (3–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (23) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,521 , , 54–27 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 82 , , June 28 , , 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 4–2 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (6–0) , , Jaime Barría, Barría (5–4) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (24) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,992 , , 55–27 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 83 , , June 29 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 1–8 , , CC Sabathia, Sabathia (5–3) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (9–3) , , —, ,
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. It is the home field of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, and New York City FC of Major League Soccer.
Opened in April 2009, the stadium replaced the origi ...
, , 47,120 , , 55–28 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 84 , , June 30 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 11–0 , , Chris Sale, Sale (8–4) , , Sonny Gray, Gray (5–6) , , —, ,
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. It is the home field of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, and New York City FC of Major League Soccer.
Opened in April 2009, the stadium replaced the origi ...
, , 47,125 , , 56–28 , W1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 85 , , July 1 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 1–11 , , Luis Severino, Severino (13–2) , , David Price (baseball), Price (9–6) , , —, ,
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. It is the home field of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, and New York City FC of Major League Soccer.
Opened in April 2009, the stadium replaced the origi ...
, , 46,795 , , 56–29 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 86 , , July 2 , , @ 2018 Washington Nationals season, Nationals , , 4–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (10–3) , , Max Scherzer, Scherzer (10–5) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (25) , , Nationals Park , , 39,002 , , 57–29 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 87 , , July 3 , , @ 2018 Washington Nationals season, Nationals , , 11–4 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (1–0) , , Tanner Roark, Roark (3–10) , , —, , Nationals Park , , 42,531 , , 58–29 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 88 , , July 4 , , @ 2018 Washington Nationals season, Nationals , , 3–0 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (10–3) , , Ryan Madson, Madson (2–4) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (26) , , Nationals Park , , 42,528 , , 59–29 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 89 , , July 6 , , @ 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 10–5 , , Chris Sale, Sale (9–4) , , Jason Hammel, Hammel (2–11) , , —, , Kauffman Stadium , , 24,673 , , 60–29 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 90 , , July 7 , , @ 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 15–4 , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (4–1) , , Jason Adam, Adam (0–2) , , —, , Kauffman Stadium , , 30,347 , , 61–29 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 91 , , July 8 , , @ 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 7–4 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (11–3) , , Heath Fillmyer, Fillmyer (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (27) , , Kauffman Stadium , , 28,443 , , 62–29 ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 92 , , July 9 , , 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 5–0 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (11–3) , , Mike Minor (baseball), Minor (6–5) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,754 , , 63–29 , W7
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 93 , , July 10 , , 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 8–4 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (3–2) , , Yovani Gallardo, Gallardo (3–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,883 , , 64–29 , W8
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 94 , , July 11 , , 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 4–2 , , Chris Sale, Sale (10–4) , , Bartolo Colón, Colón (5–7) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (28) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,920 , , 65–29 , W9
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 95 , , July 12 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 6–4 , , David Price (baseball), Price (10–6) , , J. A. Happ, Happ (10–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (29) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,182 , , 66–29 , W10
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 96 , , July 13 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 7–13 , , Jake Petricka, Petricka (1–0) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (11–4) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,018 , , 66–30 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 97 , , July 14 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 6–2 (10) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2–1) , , Chris Rowley, Rowley (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,390 , , 67–30 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 98 , , July 15 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–2 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (2–0) , , Marcus Stroman, Stroman (2–7) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (30) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,940 , , 68–30 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 99 , , July 20 , , @ 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 1–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (11–6) , , Matthew Boyd (baseball), Boyd (4–9) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (31) , , Comerica Park , , 33,817 , , 69–30 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 100 , , July 21 , , @ 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 0–5 , , Mike Fiers, Fiers (7–6) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–3) , , —, , Comerica Park , , 31,682 , , 69–31 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 101 , , July 22 , , @ 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 9–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (11–4) , , Blaine Hardy, Hardy (3–3) , , —, , Comerica Park , , 25,012 , , 70–31 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 102 , , July 23 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (12–4) , , Kevin Gausman, Gausman (4–8) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (32) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 16,885 , , 71–31 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 103 , , July 24 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–7 , , Yefry Ramírez, Ramírez (1–3) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–4) , , Brad Brach, Brach (11) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 13,342 , , 71–32 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bbb;" , —, , July 25 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , colspan=8, ''Postponed (rain). Makeup date August 11.'' , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 104 , , July 26 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 1–2 , , Kyle Gibson, Gibson (5–7) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (3–3) , , Fernando Rodney, Rodney (22) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,439 , , 71–33 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 105 , , July 27 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 4–3 (10) , , Tyler Thornburg, Thornburg (1–0) , , Matt Belisle, Belisle (1–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,273 , , 72–33 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 106 , , July 28 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 10–4 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (13–4) , , Jake Odorizzi, Odorizzi (4–7) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,798 , , 73–33 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 107 , , July 29 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 3–0 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (4–4) , , José Berríos, Berríos (10–8) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (33) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,785 , , 74–33 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 108 , , July 30 , , 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 2–1 (13) , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (7–0) , , Austin Davis (baseball), Davis (1–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,722 , , 75–33 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 109 , , July 31 , , 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 1–3 , , Jake Arrieta, Arrieta (9–6) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–5) , , Seranthony Domínguez, Domínguez (11) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,816 , , 75–34 , L1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 110 , , Aug 2 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 15–7 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (2–3) , , Jonathan Holder, Holder (1–2) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,317 , , 76–34 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 111 , , Aug 3 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 4–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (14–4) , , Luis Severino, Severino (14–5) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,231 , , 77–34 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 112 , , August 4 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 4–1 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–4) , , Chance Adams, Adams (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,699 , , 78–34 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 113 , , August 5 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–4 (10) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (4–3) , , Jonathan Holder, Holder (1–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,830 , , 79–34 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 114 , , August 7 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 10–7 (10) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (3–1) , , Ken Giles, Giles (0–3) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 31,855 , , 80–34 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 115 , , August 8 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 10–5 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (3–3) , , Mike Hauschild, Hauschild (1–1) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 36,798 , , 81–34 ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 116 , , August 9 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–8 , , Ryan Borucki, Borucki (2–2) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (14–5) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 28,415 , , 81–35 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 117 , , August 10 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 19–12 , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (2–5) , , Miguel Castro, Castro (2–7) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 23,649 , , 82–35 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 118 , , August 11 (1) , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (12–6) , , Jimmy Yacabonis, Yacabonis (0–1) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 18,003 , , 83–35 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 119 , , August 11 (2) , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–4 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (4–0) , , Mike Wright (baseball), Wright (3–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (34) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 24,051 , , 84–35 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 120 , , August 12 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 4–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (12–4) , , Alex Cobb, Cobb (3–15) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (35) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 25,303 , , 85–35 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 121 , , August 14 , , @ 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 2–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (15–5) , , Tommy Hunter (baseball), Hunter (3–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (36) , , Citizens Bank Park , , 33,081 , , 86–35 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 122 , , August 15 , , @ 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 4–7 , , Tommy Hunter (baseball), Hunter (4–2) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (4–1) , , Seranthony Domínguez, Domínguez (13) , , Citizens Bank Park , , 35,266 , , 86–36 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 123 , , August 17 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 7–3 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (4–3) , , Yonny Chirinos, Chirinos (1–5) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,012 , , 87–36 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 124 , , August 18 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 5–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (13–6) , , Tyler Glasnow, Glasnow (1–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (37) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,654 , , 88–36 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 125 , , August 19 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 0–2 , , Jalen Beeks, Beeks (2–1) , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (7–1) , , Sergio Romo, Romo (16) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,242 , , 88–37 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 126 , , August 20 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 4–5 , , Corey Kluber, Kluber (16–6) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (15–6) , , Cody Allen, Allen (25) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,274 , , 88–38 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 127 , , August 21 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 3–6 , , Shane Bieber, Bieber (7–2) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–5) , , Brad Hand, Hand (29) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,188 , , 88–39 , L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 128 , , August 22 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 10–4 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (5–3) , , Carlos Carrasco (baseball), Carrasco (15–7) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,107 , , 89–39 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 129 , , August 23 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 7–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (14–6) , , Adam Plutko, Plutko (4–4) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,396 , , 90–39 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 130 , , August 24 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–10 , , Jalen Beeks, Beeks (3–1) , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (7–2) , , —, ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (commonly known as the Trop) is a Multi-purpose stadium, multi-purpose domed stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The stadium has been the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) since the ...
, , 19,723 , , 90–40 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 131 , , August 25 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 1–5 , , Ryne Stanek, Stanek (2–3) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (15–7) , , —, ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (commonly known as the Trop) is a Multi-purpose stadium, multi-purpose domed stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The stadium has been the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) since the ...
, , 25,695 , , 90–41 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 132 , , August 26 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 1–9 , , Blake Snell, Snell (16–5) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–6) , , —, ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (commonly known as the Trop) is a Multi-purpose stadium, multi-purpose domed stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The stadium has been the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) since the ...
, , 23,448 , , 90–42 , L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 133 , , August 28 , , 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 8–7 , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (4–1) , , Drew Steckenrider, Steckenrider (4–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,708 , , 91–42 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 134 , , August 29 , , 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 14–6 , , Tyler Thornburg, Thornburg (2–0) , , Adam Conley, Conley (3–4) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,628 , , 92–42 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 135 , , August 30 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 9–4 , , Ryan Brasier, Brasier (1–0) , , Thyago Vieira, Vieira (1–1) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 18,015 , , 93–42 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 136 , , August 31 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 1–6 , , Dylan Covey, Covey (5–12) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–7) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 23,625 , , 93–43 ,
L1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 137 , , September 1 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 6–1 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (12–3) , , Carlos Rodón, Rodón (6–4) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 22,639 , , 94–43 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 138 , , September 2 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 0–8 , , James Shields (baseball), Shields (6–15) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (4–4) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 30,745 , , 94–44 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 139 , , September 3 , , @ 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 8–2 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (3–0) , , Touki Toussaint, Toussaint (1–1) , , —, , SunTrust Park , , 40,394 , , 95–44 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 140 , , September 4 , , @ 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 5–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (16–7) , , Sean Newcomb, Newcomb (11–8) , , —, , SunTrust Park , , 35,333 , , 96–44 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 141 , , September 5 , , @ 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 9–8 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (4–0) , , A. J. Minter, Minter (4–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (38) , , SunTrust Park , , 28,386 , , 97–44 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 142 , , September 7 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 3–6 , , Ryan Pressly, Pressly (2–1) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (4–2) , , Roberto Osuna, Osuna (14) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,930 , , 97–45 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 143 , , September 8 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 3–5 , , Charlie Morton (pitcher), Morton (14–3) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (12–4) , , Roberto Osuna, Osuna (15) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,684 , , 97–46 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 144 , , September 9 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 6–5 , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (5–1) , , Héctor Rondón, Rondón (2–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 32,787 , , 98–46 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#039" , 145 , , September 11 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 7–2 , , Ryan Brasier, Brasier (2–0) , , Ryan Tepera, Tepera (5–5) , , — , , Fenway Park, Fenway Park , , 34,747 , , 99–46 ,
W2">W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 146 , , September 12 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 1–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (15–6) , , Aaron Sanchez (baseball), Sanchez (4–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (39) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 35,178 , , 100–46 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 147 , , September 13 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 4–3 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (5–0) , , Danny Barnes (baseball), Barnes (3–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (40) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,427 , , 101–46 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 148 , , September 14 , , 2018 New York Mets season, Mets , , 0–8 , , Noah Syndergaard, Syndergaard (12–3) , , William Cuevas, Cuevas (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,117 , , 101–47 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 149 , , September 15 , , 2018 New York Mets season, Mets , , 5–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (17–7) , , Paul Sewald, Sewald (0–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (41) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,611 , , 102–47 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 150 , , September 16 , , 2018 New York Mets season, Mets , , 4–3 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (6–0) , , Seth Lugo, Lugo (3–4) , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (1) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,526 , , 103–47 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 151 , , September 18 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 2–3 , , Chad Green (pitcher), Green (8–2) , , Brandon Workman, Workman (6–1) , , Zach Britton, Britton (6) , ,
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. It is the home field of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, and New York City FC of Major League Soccer.
Opened in April 2009, the stadium replaced the origi ...
, , 38,695 , , 103–48 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 152 , , September 19 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 1–10 , , Luis Severino, Severino (18–8) , , David Price (baseball), Price (15–7) , , —, ,
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. It is the home field of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, and New York City FC of Major League Soccer.
Opened in April 2009, the stadium replaced the origi ...
, , 43,297 , , 103–49 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#090;" , 153 , , September 20 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, @ Yankees , , 11–6 , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (3–1) , , Chad Green (pitcher), Green (8–3) , , — , , Yankee Stadium, Yankee Stadium , , 47,351 , , 104–49 ,
W1">W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 154 , , September 21 , , @ 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 7–5 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (6–3) , , Shane Bieber, Bieber (10–5) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (42) , , Progressive Field , , 27,892 , , 105–49 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 155 , , September 22 , , @ 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 4–5 (11) , , Tyler Olson (baseball), Olson (2–1) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (2–6) , , —, , Progressive Field , , 35,095 , , 105–50 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 156 , , September 23 , , @ 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 3–4 (11) , , Josh Tomlin, Tomlin (2–5) , , William Cuevas, Cuevas (0–2) , , —, , Progressive Field , , 27,879 , , 105–51 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 157 , , September 24 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–2 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (6–7) , , Dylan Bundy, Bundy (8–16) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 35,619 , , 106–51 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bbb , —, , September 25 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , colspan=8, ''Postponed (rain). Makeup date September 26.'' , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 158 , , September 26 (1) , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 19–3 , , David Price (baseball), Price (16–7) , , Ryan Meisinger, Meisinger (2–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 33,577 , , 107–51 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 159 , , September 26 (2) , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 3–10 , , Tanner Scott, Scott (3–2) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (6–4) , , Paul Fry (baseball), Fry (2) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 34,445 , , 107–52 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 160 , , September 28 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 6–11 , , J. A. Happ, Happ (17–6) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (4–5) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,779 , , 107–53 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 161 , , September 29 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–8 , , Lance Lynn, Lynn (10–10) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (12–5) , , Aroldis Chapman, Chapman (32) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,375 , , 107–54 , L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 162 , , September 30 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 10–2 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (13–5) , , Luis Cessa, Cessa (1–4) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 36,201 , , 108–54 , W1
, - , Reference:
Postseason game log
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 1 , , October 5 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–4 , , Chris Sale, Sale (1–0) , , J. A. Happ, Happ (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 39,059 , , 1–0 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 2 , , October 6 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 2–6 , , Masahiro Tanaka, Tanaka (1–0) , , David Price (baseball), Price (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 39,151 , , 1–1 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 3 , , October 8 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 16–1 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (1–0) , , Luis Severino, Severino (0–1) , , —, ,
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. It is the home field of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, and New York City FC of Major League Soccer.
Opened in April 2009, the stadium replaced the origi ...
, , 49,657 , , 2–1 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 4 , , October 9 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 4–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (1–0) , , CC Sabathia, Sabathia (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2) , ,
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. It is the home field of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, and New York City FC of Major League Soccer.
Opened in April 2009, the stadium replaced the origi ...
, , 49,641 , , 3–1 , W2
, - style="text-align:center;" , colspan="11" style="background-color:#009900;color:white", Red Sox Win Series 3–1 , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 1 , , October 13 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 2–7 , , Justin Verlander, Verlander (1–0) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 38,007 , , 0–1 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 2 , , October 14 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 7–5 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–0) , , Gerrit Cole, Cole (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 37,960 , , 1–1 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 3 , , October 16 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 8–2 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (1–0) , , Joe Smith (pitcher), Smith (0–1) , , —, , Minute Maid Park , , 43,102 , , 2–1 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 4 , , October 17 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 8–6 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1–1) , , Josh James (baseball), James (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2) , , Minute Maid Park , , 43,277 , , 3–1 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 5 , , October 18 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 4–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–0) , , Justin Verlander, Verlander (1–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (3) , , Minute Maid Park , , 43,210 , , 4–1 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center;" , colspan="11" style="background-color:#009900;color:white", Red Sox Win Series 4–1 , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 1 , , October 23 , , 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 8–4 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–0) , , Clayton Kershaw, Kershaw (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 38,454 , , 1–0 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 2 , , October 24 , , 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 4–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–0) , , Hyun-jin Ryu, Ryu (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Base ...
, , 38,644 , , 2–0 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 3 , , October 26 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 2–3 (18) , , Alex Wood (baseball), Wood (1–0) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (0–1) , , —, , Dodger Stadium , , 53,114 , , 2–1 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 4 , , October 27 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 9–6 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1–0) , , Dylan Floro, Floro (0–1) , , —, , Dodger Stadium , , 54,400 , , 3–1 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 5 , , October 28 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 5–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–0) , , Clayton Kershaw, Kershaw (0–2) , , —, , Dodger Stadium , , 54,367 , , 4–1 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center;" , colspan="11" style="background-color:#009900;color:white", Red Sox win World Series 4–1 , -
Grand slams
postseason game
Cycles
Holt'scycle
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* Cyclical theory, a theory of American political history associated with Arthur Schlesinger, Sr.
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was the first in MLB postseason history.
Ejections
postseason game
Source:
Alumni game
The team held an Old-Timers' Day, alumni game on May 27, before a home game against the Atlanta Braves; it was the Red Sox' first such game since 1993. Dwight Evans (Baseball), Dwight Evans and Luis Tiant acted as managers, assisted by bench coaches Joe Morgan (manager), Joe Morgan and Jim Rice, respectively. The four-inning exhibition was won by Tiant's team, as Julio Lugo hit a two-run homer off of Pedro Martínez for the only runs in the game. Other Red Sox alumni participating included Wade Boggs, Oil Can Boyd, Mike Greenwell, Bill Lee (left-handed pitcher), Bill Lee, Derek Lowe, Mike Lowell, and Troy O'Leary.Detailed records
Statistics
::''Please note only the statistics from playing with the Red Sox are included in this list.''Postseason Batting
Postseason Pitching
Regular Season Batting
;Top ten batters shown. Qualified batters in bold. Top 10 hitters determined by fWAR:Regular Season Pitching
;Top ten pitchers shown. Qualified pitchers in bold. Top 10 pitchers determined by fWAR:Awards and honors
* Alex Cora finished second to Bob Melvin of the Oakland Athletics for the AL Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award, Manager of the Year Award.Farm system
Source:Allegations of electronic sign stealing
On January 7, 2020, ''The Athletic'' published a report alleging that the Red Sox broke MLB rules by using a video replay room during 2018 regular season games to decipher the signs of opposing catchers, according to three unnamed sources who were with the team that year. This news broke while the league was already investigating the Houston Astros for also allegedly stealing signs electronically during their 2017 Houston Astros season, 2017 season. Alex Cora, who managed the Red Sox in 2018, had served as bench coach for the Astros in 2017. MLB launched an investigation. This was not the first time the Red Sox were investigated for alleged electronic sign stealing. During the 2017 Boston Red Sox season, 2017 season, they were fined by MLB for using an Apple Watch to relay stolen signs to hitters in games against the New York Yankees. On September 15, 2017, commissioner Rob Manfred had said in regards to the investigation into Boston's illicit use of an Apple Watch: "I have received absolute assurances from the Red Sox that there will be no future violations of this type." On April 22, 2020, commissioner Manfred issued his report from the investigation, determining that the Red Sox replay operator had "utilized the game feeds in the replay room" to decode sign sequences but those actions were "limited in scope and impact", as the decoding only happened during some occurrences of the opposing team having a runner on second base and were not known to "then-Manager Alex Cora, the Red Sox coaching staff, the Red Sox front office, or most of the players". The video replay operator was suspended for the 2020 season and the team forfeited their second-round selection in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft, 2020 MLB draft. Cora was separately suspended for a year for his actions in Houston Astros sign stealing scandal, the Houston situation.See also
* List of Boston Red Sox team recordsReferences
Further reading
* * * * * * * *External links
2018 Boston Red Sox at Baseball Reference
2018 Boston Red Sox season at Official Site
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