BSJ Daily Briefing 08.17.17

Another big night at Fenway, as the Sox came-from-behind against the Cardinals. Mookie Betts delivered a two-out, two-run double in the ninth to seal a dramatic 5-4 win over St. Louis. In other news, the Patriots continued camp with the Texans in West Virginia. And #BSJHockeyIsComing. Three more days.

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And away we go.



LOOKING BACK

Red Sox

Sean had a revealing conversation with Pedro, who discussed Chris Sale, and how Sale’s 2017 stacks up against Martinez’s 1999 masterwork.

Sean also has all the details from Fenway on another magical night for the Sox, who honored the 1967 Impossible Dream team before the game.

Check out the progress of the night in the Live Coverage blog.

Patriots

Greg has a column on how the Patriots and Texans are using each other to raise their games heading into 2017.

Greg has the practice report from Wednesday’s workout with Houston. Could New England respond to getting pushed around? And you can check out the progress of the practice with the Live Coverage blog.

He also has some video highlights.

Celtics

B-Robb explains why the 2018 draft class just got a lot better for the Celtics.

WHAT’S ON TAP
Nothing today as the Patriots have a walkthrough before leaving for Houston and their preseason game against the Texans. Meanwhile, the Red Sox have the day off before starting a three-game set at Fenway against the Yankees.