At the beginning of the season, it looked like the Red Sox had failed to consider the new base running rules in putting together the 2023 team, as they were being run on constantly while not stealing many bases of their own. But now, spurred by the resurgent Jarren Duran, the Sox have made base-stealing a major part of their game. (Varun Shankar, Boston Globe)
One aspect of their game they haven’t been able to improve upon, however, is defense. Things sure got ugly again out the field yesterday. (Peter Abraham, Boston Globe)
Trevor Story, who flashed an outstanding glove last year, would provide a major boost to the defense, and it was hoped that he’d be back with Boston tomorrow.