Locked On Red Sox - Daily Podcast On The Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox (78-63) concluded their 6-game homestand with a disappointing 8-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday night at Fenway Park. Cleveland scored a run in the 1st Inning and opened up the game with a 6-run 2nd against the Sox bullpen.  The Sox went 3-3 on their homestand against the Pirates and Guardians. 

-----

Sox at the Dish: The Red Sox managed only 7 hits (1 Extra-Base Hit) in Wednesday night's loss. Nick Sogard knocked in the club's only run with a 2-out Single in the 4th. The team went 1-for-8 with Runners in Scoring Position. Romy Gonzalez collected 2 hits, both Singles, in the loss.  Gonzalez has hit safely in 7 in a row and has 5 multi-hit games over his last 6 games.  Alex Bregman went 0-for-4 in the finale and went 3-for-26 with 1 Double & 1 RBI on the homestand.         

-----

Bullpen Game: Brennan Bernardino got the final 3 outs in Tuesday's comeback win and served as the opener for the 3rd time this season in Wednesday's finale and he recorded 2 outs in the 1st.  Jordan Hicks recorded the final out in the 1st and then ended getting charged for 4 earned runs while not recording a single out in the 2nd. Zack Kelly struck out 4 in working 4 scoreless innings in relief. Dustin May 

-----

Hitting the IL: Red Sox announced the Roman Anthony has been placed on the IL with a left oblique strain and will miss 4-6 weeks. Nick Sogard was brought up from Triple-A Worcester. Anthony was also named as the AL Rookie of the Month for August on Wednesday.  

-----

#'s of the Day:

--It's the 6th time this season where the Red Sox failed to pull off a series sweep with a loss in the series finale.

--The Red Sox streak of 9 straight games with a Home Run came to an end in the finale. The Sox hit 14 Home Runs during that 9-game stretch.  

--The Red Sox went 4-2 vs. the Guardians in the regular-season series.  

-----

What's On Tap?: The Red Sox hit the road for the next 6 games with 3 in Arizona vs. the Diamondbacks, starting Friday night and then 3 in West Sacramento, California against the Athletics, starting on Monday. The Sox have 21 games remaining on the regular season schedule with 9 at home and 12 on the road.  The Sox have won a season-high 4 in a row on the road and went 7-1 on their last road trip.             

----- 

LOCKED ON RED SOX POSTCAST- Join us all season long as we go live within minutes of the last out with our latest Locked On Red Sox POSTCAST. We are part of the Locked On Red Sox YouTube Page. Locked On Red Sox - YouTube

----- 

On the X: We can continue the Red Sox and Baseball conversation on Social Media. Follow on the X (formerly known as the Twitter)  Steve Lenox (@LenoxOnBaseball) / X.    

-----

5-Hour ENERGY
Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.
 

Upside
Simply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code SEASON to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!  
Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington_lockedon25&deep_link_value=promo&deep_link_sub1=lockedon25&af_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2F

Zippix
Go to https://ZippixToothpicks.com and use promo code LOCKEDON for 10% off your first order.Zippix Toothpicks—energy and focus, anytime you need it.

PrizePicks
Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.
PrizePicks — Run Your Game.
Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB

Monarch Money
Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.

Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.

FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Red Sox playoff hopes alive: Can they shock MLB? Boston's rollercoaster season reaches critical juncture.

Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian and WEEI's Tom Carroll dissect the Boston Red Sox's unexpected playoff push. They analyze the impact of trading Rafael Devers, the surprising performances of Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello, and the outfield's strength and challenges. The conversation shifts to Roman Anthony's meteoric rise and his potential as the franchise's future cornerstone.

Tune in for expert insights on the Red Sox's World Series chances, roster management strategies, and the young talent reshaping Boston's baseball landscape. Will the Sox's pitching hold up in October? Can Anthony become the next face of Fenway?

5-Hour ENERGY
Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.
Upside
Simply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code SEASON to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!  
Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington_lockedon25&deep_link_value=promo&deep_link_sub1=lockedon25&af_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2F

Zippix
Go to ZippixToothpicks.com and use promo code LOCKEDON for 10% off your first order.Zippix Toothpicks—energy and focus, anytime you need it.

PrizePicks
Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.
PrizePicks — Run Your Game.
Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB

Monarch Money
Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.

Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.

FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Red Sox (78-62) made it 3 straight wins with an 11-7 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in front of a crowd of 34,901 at Fenway Park Tuesday night. The Sox scored 4 runs, all with 2 outs, in the Bottom of the 8th Inning to go in front for good.  It's the Sox 34th comeback win of the season.  With the win, the Red Sox clinched the series vs. the Guardians and are now a season-high 16 games over .500.

-----

Sox at the Dish: After the Guardians scored a run in the Top of the 2nd Inning, the Red Sox responded with 4 runs in the Bottom of the 2nd and had 6 straight hitters reaching with hits. Ceddanne Rafaela broke a 1-1 tie with a 2-run Single. Roman Anthony capped the 4-run inning with an RBI Single. Nathaniel Lowe made it 5-1 with a 2-out, solo HR in the Bottom of the 3rd. It's Lowe's 18th of the season overall and 2nd with the Red Sox.  After the Guardians scored 6 runs in the Top of the 6th, Ceddanne Rafaela tied the game at 7-7 with a 2-run Home Run. It was his 16th on the season and 2nd since the All-Star Break. Alex Bregman broke the 7-7 with a 2-out infield Single in the 8th that scored Rafaela from 3rd. Jarren Duran added on with an RBI 2B and then Trevor Story knocked in Bregman and Duran with a Double. Story now has 88 RBIs on the season.       

-----

Crochet Day: Garrett Crochet tied a career-high by allowing 4 Home Runs including 3 in the Guardians 6-run 6th Inning Tuesday night. He went 6.0 Innings and allowed 7 runs (7 ER) on 9 Hits. Crochet walked no one, struck out 4 and ended up with a No-Decision.  Crochet threw 36 total pitches from the 2nd Inning thru the 5th Inning.  Crochet has now allowed 20 Home Runs on the season and 15 (2 Tuesday night) have come with no one on base.  

-----

#'s of the Day:

--The Red Sox have homered in 9 straight games and have hit (14) over that current stretch.    

--With Tuesday's win, the Red Sox are now 4-1 vs. the Guardians this season and have scored 37 runs in the 4 victories. 

--Trevor Story made it 25-for-25 in stolen base attempts when he stole 2nd in the 7th Inning. 

-----

What's On Tap?: The Guardians and Red Sox conclude their regular season series Wednesday night at Fenway.  LHP Logan Allen is slated to start for the Guardians. The Sox are TBA, but it's expected that Kyle Harrison will be up from Triple-A Worcester to make his Boston debut. Alex Cora also announced prior to Tuesday's game that Dustin May will be available out of the bullpen for the rest of the week.  The Sox have 22 games remaining on the regular season schedule with 10 at home and 12 on the road.            

----- 

LOCKED ON RED SOX POSTCAST- Join us all season long as we go live within minutes of the last out with our latest Locked On Red Sox POSTCAST. We are part of the Locked On Red Sox YouTube Page. Locked On Red Sox - YouTube

----- 

On the X: We can continue the Red Sox and Baseball conversation on Social Media. Follow on the X (formerly known as the Twitter)  Steve Lenox (@LenoxOnBaseball) / X.    

-----

5-Hour ENERGY
Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.
 

Upside
Simply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code SEASON to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!  
Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington_lockedon25&deep_link_value=promo&deep_link_sub1=lockedon25&af_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2F

Zippix
Go to ZippixToothpicks.com and use promo code LOCKEDON for 10% off your first order.Zippix Toothpicks—energy and focus, anytime you need it.

PrizePicks
Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.
PrizePicks — Run Your Game.
Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB

Monarch Money
Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.

Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.

FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trevor Story's stellar season sparks contract speculation. Will the Red Sox lose their star infielder in 2026?

Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian analyzes Story's impressive .260 average, 22 homers, and 84 RBIs, weighing his potential opt-out decision. She examines Brayan Bello's recent pitching struggles against the Cleveland Guardians and explores how fatherhood impacts his day game performance. The discussion covers September roster expansions, including the additions of ZacK Kelly and Ali Sánchez, and their implications for the Red Sox's playoff push.

Tune in for expert insights on the Red Sox's crucial September schedule and their tight race with the Blue Jays and Yankees for a postseason berth.

5-Hour ENERGY
Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.
Upside
Simply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code SEASON to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!  
Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington_lockedon25&deep_link_value=promo&deep_link_sub1=lockedon25&af_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2F

Zippix
Go to ZippixToothpicks.com and use promo code LOCKEDON for 10% off your first order.Zippix Toothpicks—energy and focus, anytime you need it.

PrizePicks
Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.
PrizePicks — Run Your Game.
Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB

Monarch Money
Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.

Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.

FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Red Sox (77-62) came from behind to beat the Cleveland Guardians, 6-4, in the series opener on Labor Monday at Fenway Park. Aroldis Chapman worked a 1-2-3 9th for his 28th save. With the win, the Red Sox are 15 games over .500 for the 2nd time this season. 

-----

Sox at the Dish: The Sox got on the board with 2 runs in the 1st-Inning against Guardians rookie starter, Parker Messick. Roman Anthony led off the game with a Single and eventually scored from 3rd on a balk.  Romy Gonzalez knocked in the 2nd run of the Inning with an RBI Single. Trevor Story tied the game at 3-3 with an RBI Single in the Bottom of the 2nd. The Sox went in front with 2 runs in the 5th on an 2-run Single from Carlos Narvaez in the 5th Story added on with a solo Home Run in the 6th, his 23rd.   

-----

Bello on the Bump: Brayan Bello made the start in the series opener and picked up his 11th win of the season. Bello ended up throwing 35 pitches and he gave up 3 runs in the 2nd Inning.  He worked a 1-2-3 5th Inning and ended up throwing 100 total pitches. Bello is now 7-2 in 10 Home Starts this season. 

-----

#'s of the Day:

--With Monday's win, the Red Sox are now 3-1 vs. Guardians this season and have scored 30 runs in the 4 victories. 

--The Sox are now 21-1 this season when Story goes deep.  Story leads the team with 86 RBIs. 

--The Sox had their 20th Straight Sellout at Fenway on Saturday.   

-----

What's On Tap?: The Guardians and Red Sox continue their series Tuesday night at Fenway.  Garrett Crochet is slated to start Tuesday night.  Both teams are TBA with starting pitchers for Wednesday's finale.  

The Sox 23 games remaining on the regular season schedule with 11 at home and 12 on the road.            

----- 

LOCKED ON RED SOX POSTCAST- Join us all season long as we go live within minutes of the last out with our latest Locked On Red Sox POSTCAST. We are part of the Locked On Red Sox YouTube Page. Locked On Red Sox - YouTube

----- 

On the X: We can continue the Red Sox and Baseball conversation on Social Media. Follow on the X (formerly known as the Twitter)  Steve Lenox (@LenoxOnBaseball) / X.    

-----

5-Hour ENERGY
Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.
 

Upside
Simply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code SEASON to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!  
Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington_lockedon25&deep_link_value=promo&deep_link_sub1=lockedon25&af_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2F

Zippix
Go to ZippixToothpicks.com and use promo code LOCKEDON for 10% off your first order.Zippix Toothpicks—energy and focus, anytime you need it.

PrizePicks
Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.
PrizePicks — Run Your Game.
Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB

Monarch Money
Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.

Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.

FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Red Sox make bold moves: Chapman extended, Buehler released. Is a playoff push on the horizon?

Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the Boston Red Sox's recent roster shakeups, analyzing Aroldis Chapman's $13.3 million extension and Walker Buehler's surprising release. The discussion covers Chapman's impressive 1.02 ERA, Buehler's struggles, and how these decisions impact the team's postseason aspirations. Maljanian also recaps the Red Sox's series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighting Lucas Giolito's strong performance and Jarren Duran's electrifying inside-the-park home run.

Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Boston Red Sox's path to October baseball. Will Chapman's veteran presence and Duran's speed be enough to secure a wild card spot?

5-Hour ENERGY
Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.
Upside
Simply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code SEASON to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!  
Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington_lockedon25&deep_link_value=promo&deep_link_sub1=lockedon25&af_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2F

Zippix
Go to ZippixToothpicks.com and use promo code LOCKEDON for 10% off your first order.Zippix Toothpicks—energy and focus, anytime you need it.

PrizePicks
Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.
PrizePicks — Run Your Game.
Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB

Monarch Money
Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.

Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.

FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Red Sox (76-62) avoided being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates with Sunday's 5-2 win in front of a sellout crowd of 36,583 at Fenway Park. Aroldis Chapman retired the side 1-2-3 with 2 strikeouts in the 9th to notch his 27th save. With the win, the Sox avoided a 6th straight home loss and finished 17-11 in August. It's the first time the Sox have had a winning record in the month of August since 2019.     

-----

Sox at the Dish: The Red Sox went in front for good in the 5th Inning. Roman Anthony tied the game at 1-1 with an RBI groundout. Jarren Duran hit an Inside-the-Park Home Run with 2 on later in the inning that put the Red Sox up, 4-1.  Ceddanne Rafaela made it 5-1 with an RBI (infield) Single in the 6th Inning. Anthony went 0-for-3 with a walk and run scored, and his 6-game hit streak came to an end. Alex Bregman broke an 0-for-17 at the plate with a Single in the 4th Inning. 

-----

Going with Gio: Lucas Giolito turned in another solid outing in Sunday's finale despite allowing 5 walks over 6.0 Innings. Giolito allowed only 1 earned run (scored on a wild pitch) and struck out 6.  Giolito improves to 9-1 (23 ER/91.2 IP) over last 15 starts with the win in the series finale.  In 6 home starts since June 10, Giolito is 5-0 with a 0.69 ERA (3 ER/39.1 IP).

-----

#'s of the Day: 

--Bregman went 1-for-3 but is still just 2-for-34 over his last 9 games.

--Garrett Whitlock left the bases loaded in the 8th after getting the 3rd out with a strikeout. Whitlock allowed 3 runs (1 ER) and had 11 scoreless outings in August.

--It's just the 6th time in the last 17 games where the Red Sox scored 5 or more runs.  The club went 11-1 when scoring 5 or more in August.  

--The Sox had their 19th Straight Sellout at Fenway on Saturday.   

-----

What's On Tap?: The Red Sox open up a 3-game series against the Cleveland Guardians Monday afternoon at Fenway.  Brayan Bello is scheduled to go in the opener against Cleveland.  After Sunday, the Sox have 4 weeks left in the regular reason and 24 games with 12 at home and 12 on the road.            

----- 

LOCKED ON RED SOX POSTCAST- Join us all season long as we go live within minutes of the last out with our latest Locked On Red Sox POSTCAST. We are part of the Locked On Red Sox YouTube Page. Locked On Red Sox - YouTube

----- 

On the X: We can continue the Red Sox and Baseball conversation on Social Media. Follow on the X (formerly known as the Twitter)  Steve Lenox (@LenoxOnBaseball) / X.    

-----

5-Hour ENERGY
Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.
 

Upside
Simply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code SEASON to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!  
Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington_lockedon25&deep_link_value=promo&deep_link_sub1=lockedon25&af_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2F

Zippix
Go to ZippixToothpicks.com and use promo code LOCKEDON for 10% off your first order.Zippix Toothpicks—energy and focus, anytime you need it.

PrizePicks
Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.
PrizePicks — Run Your Game.
Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB

Monarch Money
Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.

Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.

FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Red Sox (75-62) dropped their 5th straight game at Fenway, falling 10-3, to the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday afternoon in front of another sellout crowd. The Pirates scored 3 runs in the 5th and 5 runs in the 6th to break the game open. Pittsburgh, now 22-46 on the road, has won the first 2 games of the series.         

-----

Sox at the Dish: Carlos Narvaez tied the game at 1-1 with a solo Home Run to start off the 3rd Inning against Johan Oviedo. It was his 12th of the season, 6th at Fenway, and broke an 0-for-9 skid at the plate. Romy Gonzalez gave the Sox their 1st lead of the game with an RBI Single in the 4th Inning that scored Trevor Story from 3rd-Base. Gonzalez picked up his 2nd RBI Single in the Bottom of the 6th.  The Sox had the bases loaded and 1 out but David Hamilton struck out swinging and Narvaez struck out looking on a 3-2 pitch to end the threat. Roman Anthony had a single in the 7th to extend hit streak to 6 in a row. Alex Bregman went 0-for-4 and has 1 hit in his last 23 at-bats.     

-----

Turnin' to Dustin: Dustin May made the start on start on Saturday and did not fare well.  May was tagged with the loss and the Sox are 1-4 in May's 5 outings since being acquired from the Dodgers at the trade deadline. The right-hander gave up 7 runs (6 ER) on 8 hits. He walked 4 and struck out 5 over 5.1 Innings.  

-----

#'s of the Day: 

--The Red Sox went 2-for-10 with scoring position on the night and left 8 runners on base. 

--Over the last 9 Games, the Sox are hitting .167 (15-for-90) with RISP.

--The Sox were held to 3 runs or less for the 11th in their last 16 games and for the 14th time in August (5-9).  

--The Sox will look to avoid being swept in a series for the 5th time this season and 2nd time at home on Sunday.

--The Sox had their 18th Straight Sellout at Fenway on Saturday.   

-----

What's On Tap?: The Pirates and Red Sox conclude their weekend series Sunday afternoon. RHP Mitch Keller opposes Lucas Giolito in Sunday's finale. The Cleveland Guardians are in town and begin a 3-game series at Fenway beginning Monday.  After Sunday, the Sox have 4 weeks left in the regular reason and 24 games with 12 at home and 12 on the road.            

----- 

LOCKED ON RED SOX POSTCAST- Join us all season long as we go live within minutes of the last out with our latest Locked On Red Sox POSTCAST. We are part of the Locked On Red Sox YouTube Page. Locked On Red Sox - YouTube

----- 

On the X: We can continue the Red Sox and Baseball conversation on Social Media. Follow on the X (formerly known as the Twitter)  Steve Lenox (@LenoxOnBaseball) / X.    

-----

5-Hour ENERGY
Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.
 

Upside
Simply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code SEASON to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!  
Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington_lockedon25&deep_link_value=promo&deep_link_sub1=lockedon25&af_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2F

Zippix
Go to ZippixToothpicks.com and use promo code LOCKEDON for 10% off your first order.Zippix Toothpicks—energy and focus, anytime you need it.

PrizePicks
Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.
PrizePicks — Run Your Game.
Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB

Monarch Money
Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.

Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.

FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Red Sox (75-60) returned home from a 7-1 road trip and lost the series opener, 4-2, to the Pittsburgh Pirates in front of a sellout crowd of 36,344 Friday night at Fenway Park. The Sox 4-game win streak came to an end with the loss, and they've now lost 4 straight at Fenway.    

-----

Sox at the Dish: The Sox got on the board first, scoring in the 4th on a Ceddanne Rafaela infield Single and an E-5 that scored Masa Yoshida. Roman Anthony made it 2-0 with a Home Run to lead off the 5th Inning. It's Anthony's 8th Home Run of the season and 3rd in 5 Games. Romy Gonzalez collected 3 Singles in the loss. Alex Bregman went 0-for-4 and Trevor Story went 0-for-4 with 3 strikeouts.  Bregman has 1 hit in his last 19 at-bats.   

-----

Rookie Debut: 22-year-old Payton Tolle made his MLB debut in the series opener Friday night and tossed 5 scoreless before giving way to the bullpen in the 6th Inning. He exited with a 2-0 lead but ended up with a No-Decision. Tolle ended up going 5.1 Innings and he was charged with 2 earned runs. He walked 2 and struck out 8.  Tolle worked out of a 2nd & 3rd and nobody out situation the 2nd Inning. He departed after allowing back-to-back 1-out, Singles in the 6th. Greg Weissert entered and gave up a 2-run Double to Tommy Pham that tied the game at 2 and closed the book on Tolle.  

-----

Welcome to the Show: Tolle is the 6th Red Sox prospect to make his MLB debut this season, joining Kriston Campbell, Hunter Dobbins, Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony and Jhostynxon Garcia.  

-----

#'s of the Day: 

--The Red Sox went 1-for-7 with scoring position on the night and left 7 runners on base.

--The Sox were held to 3 runs or less for the 10th in their last 15 games and for the 13th time in August.  

--The Sox had their 17th Straight Sellout at Fenway Friday night.  

-----

What's On Tap?: The Pirates and Red Sox continue their weekend series with a late afternoon game on Saturday. Dustin May goes in Game 2 for the Red Sox. Lucas Giolito goes in the finale on Sunday. The Cleveland Guardians are in town and begin a 3-game series at Fenway beginning Monday.         

----- 

LOCKED ON RED SOX POSTCAST- Join us all season long as we go live within minutes of the last out with our latest Locked On Red Sox POSTCAST. We are part of the Locked On Red Sox YouTube Page. Locked On Red Sox - YouTube

----- 

On the X: We can continue the Red Sox and Baseball conversation on Social Media. Follow on the X (formerly known as the Twitter)  Steve Lenox (@LenoxOnBaseball) / X.    

-----

5-Hour ENERGY
Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.
 

Upside
Simply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code SEASON to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!  
Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington_lockedon25&deep_link_value=promo&deep_link_sub1=lockedon25&af_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2F

Monarch Money
Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.

Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.

FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB playoff races heat up as Kyle Schwarber's 4-homer game stuns the league. Is this the most impressive offensive performance of the season?

Jeff Carr and the squad break down the latest developments in the American and National League playoff hunts. The hosts debate the difficulty of hitting for the cycle versus a 4-homer game, analyzing Schwarber's recent feat and its historical context. The conversation shifts to a heated MVP discussion, pitting Yankees slugger Aaron Judge against Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh.

Tune in for expert analysis on playoff positioning, offensive explosions, and the factors that could decide this year's MVP race.

5-Hour ENERGY
Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.

Upside
Simply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code SEASON to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!  
Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington_lockedon25&deep_link_value=promo&deep_link_sub1=lockedon25&af_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2F

Monarch Money
Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.

Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.

FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit 

FanDuel.com/RG

 (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit 

ccpg.org/chat

 (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit 

ksgamblinghelp.com

 (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.