All you need to know about the Red Sox' 4-2 loss, complete with BSJ analysis and insight:
BOX SCORE
HEADLINES
Defense lets Sox down again: In Friday's opener, a critical error by Kiké Hernández led to a big inning for the Orioles. On Saturday, it was more of the same, with Rafael Devers the main culprit. Devers went ranging far to his left to snare a grounder from Austin Hays with one on and two out, but then, from his knees, made a poor throw over the head of second baseman Marwin Gonzalez, allowing Rio Ruiz to advance to third. A passed ball by Kevin Plawecki pushed Hays into scoring position and a two-run single followed.
Gold Glove Devers coming in hot pic.twitter.com/hyvsLCEZlh
— Eric Hubbs (@BarstoolHubbs) April 3, 2021
Xander
Bogaerts
Alex Cora.
Houck dominant at times, but saddled with first loss: Tanner Houck's
Eduardo Rodriguez
Offense a bit better, but not nearly good enough.
Austin Hays.
TURNING POINT
Cesar Valdez
TWO UP
Phillips Valdez
J.D. Martinez
TWO DOWN
Darwinzon Hernandez:
Alex Verdugo:
QUOTE OF NOTE
Alex Cora.
STATISTICALLY SPEAKING
- The Sox have started the season 0-2 for the first time since 2012.
- Marwin Gonzalez stole his first base since April 28, 2019.
- Tanner Houck's 29 strikeouts are the second-most for any Red Sox pitcher through his first four games, eclipsed only by Daisuke Matsuzaka (31) in 2007.
- Christian Arroyo is the only position player to not appear in a game to date.
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Garrett Richards
Bruce Zimmermann