The Red Sox defeated the Nationals 5-4 on Tuesday to remain three games back from the Blue Jays for the final American League wild-card spot. Boston will face Washington again tonight at 7:05 p.m.
The Patriots are in Green Bay for joint practices with the Packers. The two teams will play in a preseason game on Saturday at 8 p.m.
The announcers couldn’t believe Justin Turner’s called third strike: During the top of the fourth inning in Tuesday’s Red Sox win over the Nationals, Boston designated hitter Justin Turner worked a full count against Washington pitcher Robert Garcia.