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The 2018 Boston Red Sox season was the 118th season in the team's history, and their 107th season at
*On October 11, the Red Sox announced that John Farrell would not return as the team's manager for the 2018 season.
*On October 22, the Red Sox announced that Alex Cora, who spent 2005–2008 with the club, had signed a three-year deal to become the new manager of the team.
*On October 25, it was reported that the Red Sox received approval from the Boston Landmarks Commission to add premium seating next to both dugouts. The seats, later branded the
*On December 18, the Red Sox re-signed first baseman
After the tough loss on opening day, David Price made his 2018 debut and threw seven shut-out innings on just 76 pitches.
For the third game in a row, the Red Sox won the match by the smallest of margins. Héctor Velázquez allowed one run in innings.
Red Sox won the series 3–1 (10–9 runs) April 2–April 3, at
In the series opener,
Red Sox won the series 2–0 (11–5 runs) April 5–April 8, vs.
In the first game of the series, David Price pitched seven innings, giving up no runs on three hits, but the Red Sox had to force extra innings with two runs in the bottom of the ninth. After two scoreless extra frames,
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (21–12 runs) April 10–April 12, vs.
The Red Sox jumped out to an early lead, then added a nine-run sixth inning, to take the first game of the series, 14–1. The first third of the Boston batting order was a combined 8-for-10 with eight runs and nine RBIs. Boston's winning streak then ended at nine games in a 10–7 loss to
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (27–14 runs) April 13–April 15, vs.
The Red Sox jumped out to a 4–1 lead in the first inning of the opening game of the series. Eduardo Rodríguez held the Orioles to one run in six innings, en route to a 7–3 win. Boston again took an early lead in the second game; 3–0 at the end of the first, and 8–0 at the end of the fourth. Héctor Velázquez got the win in the 10–3 victory. The third game of the series was tied 1–1 through five innings, with Boston getting the go-ahead run in the sixth on an error and
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (20–7 runs) April 17–April 19, at
In the first game of the series, the Red Sox got three early runs off of
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (27–3 runs) April 20–April 22, at
After a come-from-behind victory in the first game of the series, which extended Boston's winning streak to eight games, the Red Sox were
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (8–10 runs) April 24–April 26, at
In the first game of the series, the Red Sox rallied from a 3–1 deficit in the top of the ninth, and the game went to extra innings. In the bottom of the 10th inning, Curtis Granderson hit a one-out solo home run off of Craig Kimbrel to give the Blue Jays a 4–3 win, extending Boston's losing streak to three games. The Red Sox were able to win the final two games of the series, each by a single run with Kimbrel getting both saves, giving them six wins from their nine-game road trip.
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (12–11 runs) April 27–April 29, vs.
After falling behind 4–0 in the first game of the series, the Red Sox rallied but came up a run short, losing 4–3 to the Rays. In the second game of the series, after playing to a 5–5 tie through five innings, the Red Sox gave up seven runs in the final four innings, losing 12–6, their fifth loss in seven games. Boston then won the final game of the series, 4–3.
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (13–19 runs) April 30, vs.
After giving up three first-inning runs, the Red Sox rallied to a 10–6 win in the opening game of the series. Four runs came on a
May 1–May 2, vs.
A blown save by Craig Kimbrel, in giving up a ninth-inning home run to
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (21–17 runs) May 3–May 6, at Texas Rangers
In the series opener, David Price lasted only innings while giving up nine runs (seven earned) as the Red Sox lost to the Rangers, 11–5.
Red Sox won the series 3–1 (22–18 runs) May 8–May 10, at
In the opening game of the series, Boston outhit New York, 8–6, but the Yankees had two solo home runs from Giancarlo Stanton en route to a 3–2 win. It was the Yankees' ninth win in their last ten games, putting them into a tie with the Red Sox atop the
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (13–16 runs) May 11–May 13, at
In the first game of the series,
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (13–10 runs) May 14–May 16, vs.
The opening game of the series included five solo home runs; three by Oakland and two by Boston. The Red Sox trailed from the fourth inning on, ultimately losing 6–5. Rain delayed the start of the second game of the series by almost two hours. Oakland jumped out to a 2–0 lead in the first inning, and Boston closed the gap to 3–2 after five innings. The Athletics added two runs in the eighth, and although the Red Sox got one run in the ninth, closer Blake Treinen converted his second save in two days as the Athletics won, 5–3. In the third game of the series,
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (14–15 runs) May 17–May 20, vs.
David Price threw a 95-pitch complete game in the first game of the series, as the Red Sox won, 6–2. Baltimore's only runs came on a
Red Sox won the series 3–1 (21–12 runs) May 22–May 24, at
In the first game of the series,
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (11–9 runs) May 25–May 27, vs.
The series' first game was a 6–2 win for the Red Sox, powered by home runs from J. D. Martinez,
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (15–15 runs)
May 28–May 30, vs.
In the first game of the series, the Red Sox sent eight men to the plate in the bottom of the fourth, pushing across five runs on the way to an 8–3 victory. David Price gave up four hits and two runs over five innings, picking up the win as the bullpen allowed just one run through the final four innings. Andrew Benintendi had a 3-for-5-day with four RBIs, missing just a double to complete the cycle. The second game of the series also yielded an 8–3 Boston win, as the Red Sox scored in six of the eight innings they batted, including home runs from Benintendi and Sandy León. Rick Porcello improved his record to 7–2, and Craig Kimbrel notched his 17th save. Boston completed the sweep with a 6–4 win in the final game of the series. Toronto tied the game at two in the top of the sixth, and later rallied for two runs in the top of the ninth, before coming up short. J. D. Martinez hit his 18th home run of the 2018 season, putting him into a tie with
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (22–10 runs) May 31, at
The Astros scored two first-innings runs on a
In the second game of the series, Houston had home runs from George Springer,
Red Sox split the series 2–2 (19–18 runs) June 5–June 7, vs. 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Detroit Tigers
In the first game of the series,
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (15–8 runs) June 8–June 10, vs. 2018 Chicago White Sox season, Chicago White Sox
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (6–8 runs)
June 11–June 13, at
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (13–5 runs) June 14–June 17, at 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Seattle Mariners
In the series' opening game, starters David Price and Félix Hernández both went seven innings, with the Red Sox holding a 2–1 lead thanks to a sixth-inning home run by
Red Sox split the series 2–2 (17–12 runs) June 19–June 21, at
The first game of the series was tied 2–2 going to the bottom of the eighth inning; the Twins then scored four runs—two each off of Robby Scott and Joe Kelly—as the Red Sox fell, 6–2. In the second game of the series, the Red Sox were held to one run on four hits, while the Twins were powered by home runs from Robbie Grossman and Max Kepler, defeating Boston, 4–1. After being held to three runs in the first two games of the series, the Red Sox offense produced 16 hits and won the final game, 9–2. Rick Porcello improved his record to 9–3, while
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (12–12 runs) June 22–June 24, vs. 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Seattle Mariners
The opening game of the series saw nine runs scored in the first inning, and Seattle led 10–5 entering the fifth inning. Boston outscored Seattle 9–0 the rest of the way, for a 14–10 win. Red Sox starter
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (21–17 runs)
June 26–June 28, vs.
In the series' first game, Boston had a 5–0 lead after two innings and went on to win, 9–1. David Price improved his record to 9–5, while
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (22–9 runs) June 29–June 30, at
In the first game of the series, New York built a 5–0 lead after four innings, en route to an 8–1 win. Boston starter Eduardo Rodríguez gave up five runs in six innings, taking the loss. The Yankees had four home runs, including two by Greg Bird (baseball), Greg Bird, while new Red Sox 1B/OF Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce was 2-for-4 in his debut game with the team. In the middle game of the series, a first-inning grand slam from
In the third and final game of the series, the Yankees jumped on David Price early, scoring six first-inning runs. Price went innings, allowing five homers and eight runs. The Yankees had six home runs, including three from Aaron Hicks, as they defeated Boston, 11–1.
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (13–19 runs) July 2–July 4, at 2018 Washington Nationals season, Washington Nationals
In the opening game of the series, Rick Porcello drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double in the second inning; he pitched six innings, limiting the Nationals to two runs on seven hits, and got the win, his tenth of the season. Boston's other run in the 4–3 final came on a
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (18–7 runs) July 6–July 8, at
In the series opener, the Red Sox scored four runs in the first, and another four in the second, jumping out early in what would be a 10–5 win.
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (32–13 runs) July 9–July 11, vs. Texas Rangers
The Red Sox' winning streak was extended to seven games with a 5–0 victory in the opening game of the series. Boston's runs came on a Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce two-run homer in the first, and a J. D. Martinez three-run homer in the eighth. Eduardo Rodríguez improved his record to 11–3 for the season. In the middle game of the series, the Red Sox sent nine men to the plate in a five-run third inning, and won again, 8–4. Boston used six pitchers in the game, with reliever
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (17–6 runs)
July 12–July 15, vs.
In the opener of a four-game series, Boston scored all but one of their runs in the fourth inning as they defeated Toronto, 6–4, extending their winning streak to ten games.
Red Sox won the series 3–1 (24–21 runs) In an 8–6 American League win in 10 innings, four of the five Red Sox all-stars played in the game.
The one and only run in the first game of the series came in the top of the first inning, when Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce drove in Andrew Benintendi. It was the Red Sox' first 1–0 win since the second game of the season. David Price pitched scoreless innings for the win, with Craig Kimbrel getting the save. Boston fell to Detroit in the second game of the series, 5–0, despite outhitting the Tigers, 8–7. Starter
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (10–6 runs) July 23–July 24, at
A 5–3 win in the first game of the series gave Boston a 71–31 record, reaching 40 games over .500 for the first time since their 1949 Boston Red Sox season, 1949 season. Rick Porcello pitched six scoreless innings for the win, while
Red Sox split the series 1–1 (11–10 runs) July 26–July 29, vs.
Minnesota won the first game of the series, 2–1, with two late runs after Boston had gone out to a 1–0 lead in the second inning. The Red Sox threatened in the bottom of the ninth, loading the bases with two outs, with Twins closer Fernando Rodney striking out Jackie Bradley Jr. to complete the save. In the second game of the series, Boston took a 2–0 lead in the fifth inning via a Bradley Jr. home run. The Twins got back one run in the seventh, and then scored two runs off of closer Craig Kimbrel with two outs in the ninth, to take a 3–2 lead.
Red Sox won the series 3–1 (18–9 runs) July 30–July 31, vs. 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Philadelphia Phillies
The first game of the series was tied 1–1 at the end of five innings, with no further scoring until the bottom of the 13th, when Blake Swihart drove in Eduardo Núñez for a 2–1 victory. All of Boston's hits came from the bottom four spots in the order, which went a collective 7-for-19. Philadelphia won the second and final game of the series, 3–1. Newly acquired second baseman Ian Kinsler made his Red Sox debut and went 1-for-4.
Red Sox split the series 1–1 (3–4 runs)
August 2–August 5, vs.
In the first game of the four game set, the Yankees jumped out to an early 4–0 lead, only to see Boston score the next 10 runs, including eight in the fourth inning, en route to a 15–7 final. Much of the offense came from the top third of the Red Sox order:
Red Sox won the series 4–0 (28–13 runs) August 7–August 9, at
The first game of the series found Toronto leading, 3–1, when Boston scored four in the top of the eighth, including three on a J. D. Martinez home run, to take a 5–3 lead. Toronto then forced extra innings, with a run each in the bottom of the eighth and ninth innings. In the top of the tenth, Boston scored five runs, via homers by
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (25–20 runs) August 10–August 12, at
In a game with 33 total hits, the Red Sox out-slugged the Orioles, 19–12, in the first game of the series. Trailing 8–5 after five innings, Boston scored six runs in the sixth, three in the seventh, and five in the eighth.
Red Sox won the series 4–0 (34–17 runs) August 14–August 15, at 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Philadelphia Phillies
Rick Porcello pitched seven innings, holding the Phillies to two hits and one run, as the Red Sox won the opener of a two-game set, 2–1. Boston's runs came on solo homers by Sandy León and pinch hitter Brock Holt. The Phillies won the second game, 7–4, their three-run seventh inning being the difference.
Red Sox split the series 1–1 (6–8 runs) August 17–August 19, vs.
In the opening game of the series, Tampa Bay scored three times in the top of the first inning, but was held scoreless for the rest of the game, as Boston won, 7–3.
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (12–7 runs) August 20–August 23, vs. 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Cleveland Indians
In their first series with the Indians during 2018, Boston lost the first game, 5–4, after building a 3–0 lead through two innings. The Indians had three home runs off of Red Sox starter Rick Porcello, who took the loss. In the second game of the series, Cleveland collected 13 hits en route to a 6–3 win, giving Boston their third consecutive loss for only the second time during the season, the first being in April. Starter Nathan Eovaldi took the loss. A five-run fourth inning helped Boston win the third game of the series, 10–4.
Red Sox split the series 2–2 (24–15 runs) August 24–August 26, at
This three-game series was played on Players Weekend, when MLB players are allowed and encouraged to put nicknames on the back of their uniforms. For the opening game, the nicknames used by Boston's starting lineup were as follows: Boston out-hit Tampa Bay, 13–12, in the first game of the series, but lost, 10–3. All of Boston's hits were singles, and the team had 11 men
Red Sox lost the series 0–3 (5–24 runs) August 28–August 29, vs.
In the first game of the series, Boston took a 4–1 lead into the eighth inning, when Miami scored five runs off of the Red Sox bullpen. Trailing 6–4, Boston then scored three in the bottom of the eighth to retake the lead, 7–6. In the top of the ninth, the Marlins tied the game at seven, with a run off of Closer (baseball), closer Craig Kimbrel. The Red Sox then won the game in the bottom of the ninth when the Marlins were unable to turn a double play on an Eduardo Núñez ground ball, allowing J. D. Martinez to score on a throwing error. In the second and final game of the series, Boston trailed, 5–3, going to the bottom of the seventh, when they erupted for 11 runs on 12 hits. This marked the first time a major league team recorded hits on 12 consecutive at bats in a single inning. A Base on balls, walk and a sacrifice bunt occurred, but those are only considered plate appearances, not at bats. The sequence was: single, double, single, double, double, sacrifice bunt, triple, Intentional base on balls, intentional walk, single, single, single, double, single, single, followed by a ground ball yielding a double play that ended the inning. The Red Sox sent 15 men to the plate, with five batters collecting two hits each. Tyler Thornburg recorded the win in relief, with the final score being 14–6. Both Eduardo Núñez and
Red Sox won the series 2–0 (22–13 runs) August 30–August 31, at 2018 Chicago White Sox season, Chicago White Sox
In the opener of a four-game series, Boston fell behind, 4–0, until scoring nine unanswered runs; four in the seventh inning and five in the ninth inning. Ian Kinsler went 3-for-4, while
In the third game of a four-game series, Eduardo Rodríguez returned from the disabled list and got the win, striking out 12 in innings, as the Red Sox won, 6–1. Eduardo Núñez, Jackie Bradley Jr., and Ian Kinsler each hit home runs. Chicago won the final game of the series, 8–0, as Boston was held to five hits, and did not have a runner advance past second base.
Red Sox split the series 2–2 (16–19 runs) September 3–September 5, at
The Red Sox won the series' opening game, 8–2, after holding a 3–2 lead at the end of seven innings and then scoring five unanswered runs in the final two frames. The two teams combined to use 14 pitchers; Brandon Workman got the win in relief. Ian Kinsler went 2-for-5 with three RBIs. In the second game of the series, Atlanta established an early 1–0 lead, but was held scoreless after the second inning, as Boston won, 5–1. Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce was 3-for-4 with three RBIs, and starter Rick Porcello improved his season record to 16–7. Boston completed the sweep in a come-from-behind victory in the third game of the series. Down 7–1 after seven innings, the Red Sox rallied for six runs in the top of the eighth to tie the game. After the Braves scored once in the bottom of the eighth on a solo home run by Freddie Freeman, a two-run home run by Brandon Phillips in the top of the ninth gave the Red Sox a 9–8 lead. Craig Kimbrel closed out the win in the bottom of the ninth with his 38th save of the season. Phillips, who was making his Red Sox debut, was 1-for-3 with two walks, two RBIs, and three runs scored.
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (22–11 runs) September 7–September 9, vs.
The Astros won the first game of the series, 6–3, after being held scoreless through the first six innings. Starter David Price had 10 strikeouts in innings and was charged with two runs, although all of Houston's runs were scored with Red Sox relief pitchers on the mound.
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (12–16 runs) September 11–September 13, vs.
In the first game of the series, Toronto had a 2–0 lead through six innings, with Boston then scoring seven unanswered runs for a 7–2 final.
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (12–5 runs) September 14–September 16, vs. 2018 New York Mets season, New York Mets
The Red Sox were held scoreless in the first game of the series, losing 8–0 as Mets starter Noah Syndergaard allowed only three hits in seven innings. In the second game of the series, Boston overcame a 3–1 deficit, scoring four runs in the fifth inning on two-RBI doubles by Jackie Bradley Jr. and Brock Holt, for a 5–3 final. Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce was 3-for-4 at the plate, while Rick Porcello improved his record to 17–7 for the season. In the final game of the series, Boston scored three runs in the third inning, with two of those runs coming on a home run by Holt, en route to a 4–3 win. The Red Sox used a total of seven pitchers, with starter
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (9–14 runs) September 18–September 20, at
In the opening game of the three-game series, Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi held the Yankees scoreless through six innings. However, his gem was wasted as Neil Walker (baseball), Neil Walker hit a three-run home run off of Ryan Brasier in the seventh inning, and the Yankees went on to win, 3–2. New York took the second game of the series, 10–1, with first baseman Luke Voit going 4-for-4 at the plate including three RBIs on two home runs. Boston won the closing game of the series, 11–6, with homers from Brock Holt, Jackie Bradley Jr., and
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (14–19 runs) September 21–September 23, at 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Cleveland Indians
Sam Travis and Tzu-Wei Lin hit their first major league home runs for Boston in a 7–5 victory in the opener, a game that saw
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (14–14 runs) September 24–September 26, vs.
The Red Sox won their 106th game of the season, setting a new franchise record, with a 6–2 victory in the opening game of the series. Starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi allowed one run in five innings and got the win, while
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (28–15 runs) September 28–September 30, vs.
In the first game of the final regular season series, the Yankees defeated the Red Sox, 11–6, after jumping out to an 8–0 lead after four innings. Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce had five RBIs, including Boston's tenth grand slam of the year. New York's win gave them home field advantage for the 2018 American League Wild Card Game. New York also took the second game, 8–5, their 100th win of the season. Brock Holt homered for Boston. The Red Sox won the final game of the series and their regular season, 10–2.
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (21–21 runs)
The Red Sox and Dodgers franchises met in the World Series for the second time; the first was a Boston win in 1916 World Series, 1916. Game 1 was highlighted by neither
AVG qualified batters: Benintendi, Betts, Bogaerts, Bradley, Martinez, Nuñez
Minimum 1 inning pitched per team games played
ERA & WHIP qualified pitchers: Porcello, Price
Nicholas Lucky did not sign; he chose to attend Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball, Coastal Carolina.
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 2 , , March 30 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 1–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–0) , , Chaz Roe, Roe (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 3 , , March 31 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–2 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (1–0) , , Andrew Kittredge, Kittredge (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 4 , , April 1 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 2–1 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (1–0) , , José Alvarado (baseball), Alvarado (0–1) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 5 , , April 2 , , @ 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 7–3 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–0) , , Trevor Richards (baseball), Richards (0–1) , , —, , Marlins Park , , 11,113 , , 4–1 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 6 , , April 3 , , @ 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 4–2 (13) , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (1–0) , , Tayron Guerrero, Guerrero (0–1) , , —, , Marlins Park , , 14,953 , , 5–1 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 7 , , April 5 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–2 (12) , , Bobby Poyner, Poyner (1–0) , , Andrew Kittredge, Kittredge (0–2) , , —, ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 8 , , April 7 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 10–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (2–0) , , Jacob Faria, Faria (0–1) , , —, ,
W7
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 9 , , April 8 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 8–7 , , Carson Smith (baseball), Smith (1–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (3) , ,
W8
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 10 , , April 10 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 14–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (1–0) , , Luis Severino, Severino (2–1) , , —, ,
W9
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 11 , , April 11 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 7–10 , , Masahiro Tanaka, Tanaka (2–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–1) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 12 , , April 12 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 6–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (3–0) , , Sonny Gray, Gray (1–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (4) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 13 , , April 13 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 7–3 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (1–0) , , Chris Tillman, Tillman (0–3) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 14 , , April 14 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 10–3 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (2–0) , , Alex Cobb, Cobb (0–1) , , Marcus Walden, Walden (1) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 15 , , April 15 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 3–1 , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (2–0) , , Dylan Bundy, Bundy (0–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (5) , ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bbb" , —, , April 16 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , colspan=8, ''Postponed (rain). Makeup date May 17.'' , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 16 , , April 17 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 10–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–1) , , Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani (2–1) , , —, , Angel Stadium , , 44,822 , , 14–2 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 17 , , April 18 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 9–0 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (4–0) , , Tyler Skaggs, Skaggs (2–1) , , —, , Angel Stadium , , 34,508 , , 15–2 ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 18 , , April 19 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 8–2 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (2–0) , , Nick Tropeano, Tropeano (1–1) , , —, , Angel Stadium , , 36,253 , , 16–2 ,
W7
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 19 , , April 20 , , @ 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 7–3 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (3–0) , , Kendall Graveman, Graveman (0–4) , , —, , Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum , , 23,473 , , 17–2 ,
W8
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 20 , , April 21 , , @ 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 0–3 , , Sean Manaea, Manaea (3–2) , , Chris Sale, Sale (1–1) , , —, , Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum , , 25,746 , , 17–3 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 21 , , April 22 , , @ 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 1–4 , , Blake Treinen, Treinen (1–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–2) , , —, , Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum , , 29,804 , , 17–4 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 22 , , April 24 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 3–4 (10), , Tyler Clippard, Clippard (3–0) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (0–1) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 20,070 , , 17–5 ,
L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 23 , , April 25 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 4–3 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (3–0) , , Danny Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (6) , , Rogers Centre , , 18,914 , , 18–5 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 24 , , April 26 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–4 , , Chris Sale, Sale (2–1) , , Marco Estrada (baseball), Estrada (2–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (7) , , Rogers Centre , , 23,571 , , 19–5 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 25 , , April 27 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–4 , , Blake Snell, Snell (4–1) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (0–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (5) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 26 , , April 28 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 6–12 , , Ryan Yarbrough, Yarbrough (1–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–3) , , —, ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 27 , , April 29 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–3 , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (2–3) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 28 , , April 30 , , 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 10–6 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (4–0) , , Jason Hammel, Hammel (0–3) , , —, ,
W2
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 29 , , May 1 , , 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 6–7 (13), , Kelvin Herrera, Herrera (1–0) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–1) , , Brian Flynn (baseball), Flynn (1) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 30 , , May 2 , , 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 5–4 , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–1) , , Danny Duffy, Duffy (0–4) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (8) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 31 , , May 3 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 5–11 , , Mike Minor (baseball), Minor (3–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–4) , , —, , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 22,348 , , 22–9 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 32 , , May 4 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 5–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (5–0) , , Bartolo Colón, Colón (1–1) , , —, , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 31,404 , , 23–9 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 33 , , May 5 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 6–5 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1–0) , , Keone Kela, Kela (2–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (9) , , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 35,728 , , 24–9 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 34 , , May 6 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 6–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (2–1) , , Doug Fister, Fister (1–3) , , —, , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 28,360 , , 25–9 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 35 , , May 8 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 2–3 , , David Robertson (baseball), Robertson (3–1) , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (2–1) , , Aroldis Chapman, Chapman (8) , , Yankee Stadium , , 45,773 , , 25–10 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 36 , , May 9 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 6–9 , , Jonathan Holder, Holder (1–1) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (0–1) , , Aroldis Chapman, Chapman (9) , , Yankee Stadium , , 47,088 , , 25–11 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 37 , , May 10 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–4 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (2–0) , , Dellin Betances, Betances (1–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (10) , , Yankee Stadium , , 46,899 , , 26–11 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 38 , , May 11 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 3–5 (12), , Sam Gaviglio, Gaviglio (1–0) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–2) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 28,695 , , 26–12 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 39 , , May 12 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (3–4) , , Marco Estrada (baseball), Estrada (2–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (11), , Rogers Centre , , 37,588 , , 27–12 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 40 , , May 13 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–3 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (5–0) , , Joe Biagini, Biagini (0–2) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (2) , , Rogers Centre , , 37,888 , , 28–12 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 41 , , May 14 , , 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 5–6 , , Sean Manaea, Manaea (5–4) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (5–1) , , Blake Treinen, Treinen (7) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 42 , , May 15 , , 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 3–5 , , Daniel Mengden, Mengden (3–4) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (3–1) , , Blake Treinen, Treinen (8) , ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 43 , , May 16 , , 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 6–4 , , Chris Sale, Sale (4–1) , , Trevor Cahill, Cahill (1–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (12) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 44 , , May 17 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (4–4) , , Kevin Gausman, Gausman (3–3) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 45 , , May 18 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 4–7 , , Alex Cobb, Cobb (1–5) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–2) , , Brad Brach, Brach (6) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 46 , , May 19 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (6–1) , , Dylan Bundy, Bundy (2–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (13) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 47 , , May 20 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–0 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (4–1) , , David Hess (baseball), Hess (1–1) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 48 , , May 22 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–2 , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–1) , , Jacob Faria, Faria (3–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (14) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 49 , , May 23 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–1 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (3–0) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (2–5) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (15) , ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 50 , , May 24 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–6 , , Blake Snell, Snell (6–3) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (6–2) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (11) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 51 , , May 25 , , 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 6–2 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (5–1) , , Julio Teherán, Teherán (4–2) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 52 , , May 26 , , 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 8–6 , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (1–0) , , Sam Freeman (baseball), Freeman (1–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (16) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 53 , , May 27 , , 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 1–7 , , Mike Foltynewicz, Foltynewicz (4–3) , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–2) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 54 , , May 28 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 8–3 , , David Price (baseball), Price (5–4) , , Aaron Sanchez (baseball), Sanchez (2–5) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 55 , , May 29 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 8–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (7–2) , , Marco Estrada (baseball), Estrada (2–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (17) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 56 , , May 30 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 6–4 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (6–1) , , Sam Gaviglio, Gaviglio (2–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (18) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 57 , , May 31 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 2–4 , , Lance McCullers Jr., McCullers (7–3) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–3) , , Ken Giles, Giles (10) , , Minute Maid Park , , 30,658 , , 39–18 ,
L1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 58 , , June 1 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 3–7 , , Gerrit Cole, Cole (6–1) , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–3) , , —, , Minute Maid Park , , 37,244 , , 39–19 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 59 , , June 2 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 5–4 , , David Price (baseball), Price (6–4) , , Will Harris (baseball), Harris (1–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (19) , , Minute Maid Park , , 38,640 , , 40–19 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 60 , , June 3 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 9–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (8–2) , , Charlie Morton (pitcher), Morton (7–1) , , —, , Minute Maid Park , , 33,431 , , 41–19 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 61 , , June 5 , , 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 6–0 , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (2–0) , , Artie Lewicki, Lewicki (0–1) , , —, ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 62 , , June 6 , , 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 7–1 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (7–1) , , Blaine Hardy, Hardy (2–1) , , —, ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 63 , , June 7 , , 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 2–7 , , Matthew Boyd (baseball), Boyd (4–4) , , Jalen Beeks, Beeks (0–1) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 64 , , June 8 , , 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 0–1 , , Dylan Covey, Covey (2–1) , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–4) , , Joakim Soria, Soria (7) , ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 65 , , June 9 , , 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 4–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (7–4) , , Bruce Rondón, Rondón (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (20) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 66 , , June 10 , , 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 2–5 , , Reynaldo López, López (2–4) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (8–3) , , Joakim Soria, Soria (8) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 67 , , June 11 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 2–0 (12) , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (3–1) , , Mychal Givens, Givens (0–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (21) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 15,934 , , 45–22 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 68 , , June 12 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–4 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (8–1) , , David Hess (baseball), Hess (2–3) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 21,837 , , 46–22 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 69 , , June 13 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (6–4) , , Yefry Ramírez, Ramírez (0–1) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 17,217 , , 47–22 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 70 , , June 14 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 2–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (8–4) , , Félix Hernández, Hernández (6–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (22) , , Safeco Field , , 30,479 , , 48–22 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 71 , , June 15 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 6–7 , , Ryan Cook (baseball), Cook (1–0) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (0–2) , , Edwin Díaz (pitcher), Díaz (26) , , Safeco Field , , 44,459 , , 48–23 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 72 , , June 16 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 0–1 , , Wade LeBlanc, LeBlanc (3–0) , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (2–1) , , Edwin Díaz (pitcher), Díaz (27) , , Safeco Field , , 44,151 , , 48–24 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 73 , , June 17 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 9–3 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (9–1) , , Mike Leake, Leake (7–4) , , —, , Safeco Field , , 46,462 , , 49–24 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 74 , , June 19 , , @ 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 2–6 , , Zach Duke, Duke (3–2) , , Robby Scott, Scott (0–1) , , —, , Target Field , , 28,550 , , 49–25 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 75 , , June 20 , , @ 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 1–4 , , Lance Lynn, Lynn (5–5) , , David Price (baseball), Price (8–5) , , Fernando Rodney, Rodney (16) , , Target Field , , 33,153 , , 49–26 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 76 , , June 21 , , @ 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 9–2 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (9–3) , , Kyle Gibson, Gibson (2–5) , , —, , Target Field , , 32,631 , , 50–26 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 77 , , June 22 , , 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 14–10 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–2) , , Juan Nicasio, Nicasio (1–4) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 78 , , June 23 , , 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 2–7 , , Mike Leake, Leake (8–4) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (9–2) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 79 , , June 24 , , 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 5–0 , , Chris Sale, Sale (7–4) , , Marco Gonzales, Gonzales (7–5) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 80 , , June 26 , , 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 9–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (9–5) , , John Lamb (baseball, born 1990), Lamb (0–1) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 81 , , June 27 , , 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 9–6 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (2–2) , , José Álvarez (baseball, born 1989), Álvarez (3–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (23) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 82 , , June 28 , , 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 4–2 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (6–0) , , Jaime Barría, Barría (5–4) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (24) , ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 83 , , June 29 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 1–8 , , CC Sabathia, Sabathia (5–3) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (9–3) , , —, , Yankee Stadium , , 47,120 , , 55–28 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 84 , , June 30 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 11–0 , , Chris Sale, Sale (8–4) , , Sonny Gray, Gray (5–6) , , —, , Yankee Stadium , , 47,125 , , 56–28 ,
W1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 85 , , July 1 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 1–11 , , Luis Severino, Severino (13–2) , , David Price (baseball), Price (9–6) , , —, , Yankee Stadium , , 46,795 , , 56–29 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 86 , , July 2 , , @ 2018 Washington Nationals season, Nationals , , 4–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (10–3) , , Max Scherzer, Scherzer (10–5) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (25) , , Nationals Park , , 39,002 , , 57–29 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 87 , , July 3 , , @ 2018 Washington Nationals season, Nationals , , 11–4 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (1–0) , , Tanner Roark, Roark (3–10) , , —, , Nationals Park , , 42,531 , , 58–29 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 88 , , July 4 , , @ 2018 Washington Nationals season, Nationals , , 3–0 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (10–3) , , Ryan Madson, Madson (2–4) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (26) , , Nationals Park , , 42,528 , , 59–29 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 89 , , July 6 , , @ 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 10–5 , , Chris Sale, Sale (9–4) , , Jason Hammel, Hammel (2–11) , , —, , Kauffman Stadium , , 24,673 , , 60–29 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 90 , , July 7 , , @ 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 15–4 , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (4–1) , , Jason Adam, Adam (0–2) , , —, , Kauffman Stadium , , 30,347 , , 61–29 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 91 , , July 8 , , @ 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 7–4 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (11–3) , , Heath Fillmyer, Fillmyer (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (27) , , Kauffman Stadium , , 28,443 , , 62–29 ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 92 , , July 9 , , 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 5–0 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (11–3) , , Mike Minor (baseball), Minor (6–5) , , —, ,
W7
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 93 , , July 10 , , 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 8–4 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (3–2) , , Yovani Gallardo, Gallardo (3–1) , , —, ,
W8
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 94 , , July 11 , , 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 4–2 , , Chris Sale, Sale (10–4) , , Bartolo Colón, Colón (5–7) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (28) , ,
W9
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 95 , , July 12 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 6–4 , , David Price (baseball), Price (10–6) , , J. A. Happ, Happ (10–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (29) , ,
W10
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 96 , , July 13 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 7–13 , , Jake Petricka, Petricka (1–0) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (11–4) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 97 , , July 14 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 6–2 (10) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2–1) , , Chris Rowley, Rowley (0–1) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 98 , , July 15 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–2 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (2–0) , , Marcus Stroman, Stroman (2–7) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (30) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 99 , , July 20 , , @ 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 1–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (11–6) , , Matthew Boyd (baseball), Boyd (4–9) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (31) , , Comerica Park , , 33,817 , , 69–30 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 100 , , July 21 , , @ 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 0–5 , , Mike Fiers, Fiers (7–6) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–3) , , —, , Comerica Park , , 31,682 , , 69–31 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 101 , , July 22 , , @ 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 9–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (11–4) , , Blaine Hardy, Hardy (3–3) , , —, , Comerica Park , , 25,012 , , 70–31 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 102 , , July 23 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (12–4) , , Kevin Gausman, Gausman (4–8) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (32) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 16,885 , , 71–31 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 103 , , July 24 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–7 , , Yefry Ramírez, Ramírez (1–3) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–4) , , Brad Brach, Brach (11) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 13,342 , , 71–32 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bbb;" , —, , July 25 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , colspan=8, ''Postponed (rain). Makeup date August 11.'' , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 104 , , July 26 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 1–2 , , Kyle Gibson, Gibson (5–7) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (3–3) , , Fernando Rodney, Rodney (22) , ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 105 , , July 27 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 4–3 (10) , , Tyler Thornburg, Thornburg (1–0) , , Matt Belisle, Belisle (1–1) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 106 , , July 28 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 10–4 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (13–4) , , Jake Odorizzi, Odorizzi (4–7) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 107 , , July 29 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 3–0 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (4–4) , , José Berríos, Berríos (10–8) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (33) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 108 , , July 30 , , 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 2–1 (13) , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (7–0) , , Austin Davis (baseball), Davis (1–1) , , —, ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 109 , , July 31 , , 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 1–3 , , Jake Arrieta, Arrieta (9–6) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–5) , , Seranthony Domínguez, Domínguez (11) , ,
L1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 110 , , Aug 2 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 15–7 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (2–3) , , Jonathan Holder, Holder (1–2) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 111 , , Aug 3 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 4–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (14–4) , , Luis Severino, Severino (14–5) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 112 , , August 4 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 4–1 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–4) , , Chance Adams, Adams (0–1) , , —, ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 113 , , August 5 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–4 (10) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (4–3) , , Jonathan Holder, Holder (1–3) , , —, ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 114 , , August 7 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 10–7 (10) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (3–1) , , Ken Giles, Giles (0–3) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 31,855 , , 80–34 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 115 , , August 8 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 10–5 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (3–3) , , Mike Hauschild, Hauschild (1–1) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 36,798 , , 81–34 ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 116 , , August 9 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–8 , , Ryan Borucki, Borucki (2–2) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (14–5) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 28,415 , , 81–35 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 117 , , August 10 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 19–12 , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (2–5) , , Miguel Castro, Castro (2–7) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 23,649 , , 82–35 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 118 , , August 11 (1) , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (12–6) , , Jimmy Yacabonis, Yacabonis (0–1) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 18,003 , , 83–35 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 119 , , August 11 (2) , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–4 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (4–0) , , Mike Wright (baseball), Wright (3–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (34) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 24,051 , , 84–35 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 120 , , August 12 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 4–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (12–4) , , Alex Cobb, Cobb (3–15) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (35) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 25,303 , , 85–35 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 121 , , August 14 , , @ 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 2–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (15–5) , , Tommy Hunter (baseball), Hunter (3–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (36) , , Citizens Bank Park , , 33,081 , , 86–35 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 122 , , August 15 , , @ 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 4–7 , , Tommy Hunter (baseball), Hunter (4–2) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (4–1) , , Seranthony Domínguez, Domínguez (13) , , Citizens Bank Park , , 35,266 , , 86–36 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 123 , , August 17 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 7–3 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (4–3) , , Yonny Chirinos, Chirinos (1–5) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 124 , , August 18 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 5–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (13–6) , , Tyler Glasnow, Glasnow (1–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (37) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 125 , , August 19 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 0–2 , , Jalen Beeks, Beeks (2–1) , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (7–1) , , Sergio Romo, Romo (16) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 126 , , August 20 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 4–5 , , Corey Kluber, Kluber (16–6) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (15–6) , , Cody Allen, Allen (25) , ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 127 , , August 21 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 3–6 , , Shane Bieber, Bieber (7–2) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–5) , , Brad Hand, Hand (29) , ,
L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 128 , , August 22 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 10–4 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (5–3) , , Carlos Carrasco (baseball), Carrasco (15–7) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 129 , , August 23 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 7–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (14–6) , , Adam Plutko, Plutko (4–4) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 130 , , August 24 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–10 , , Jalen Beeks, Beeks (3–1) , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (7–2) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 131 , , August 25 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 1–5 , , Ryne Stanek, Stanek (2–3) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (15–7) , , —, ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 132 , , August 26 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 1–9 , , Blake Snell, Snell (16–5) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–6) , , —, ,
L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 133 , , August 28 , , 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 8–7 , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (4–1) , , Drew Steckenrider, Steckenrider (4–3) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 134 , , August 29 , , 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 14–6 , , Tyler Thornburg, Thornburg (2–0) , , Adam Conley, Conley (3–4) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 135 , , August 30 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 9–4 , , Ryan Brasier, Brasier (1–0) , , Thyago Vieira, Vieira (1–1) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 18,015 , , 93–42 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 136 , , August 31 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 1–6 , , Dylan Covey, Covey (5–12) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–7) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 23,625 , , 93–43 ,
L1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 137 , , September 1 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 6–1 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (12–3) , , Carlos Rodón, Rodón (6–4) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 22,639 , , 94–43 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 138 , , September 2 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 0–8 , , James Shields (baseball), Shields (6–15) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (4–4) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 30,745 , , 94–44 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 139 , , September 3 , , @ 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 8–2 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (3–0) , , Touki Toussaint, Toussaint (1–1) , , —, , SunTrust Park , , 40,394 , , 95–44 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 140 , , September 4 , , @ 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 5–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (16–7) , , Sean Newcomb, Newcomb (11–8) , , —, , SunTrust Park , , 35,333 , , 96–44 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 141 , , September 5 , , @ 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 9–8 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (4–0) , , A. J. Minter, Minter (4–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (38) , , SunTrust Park , , 28,386 , , 97–44 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 142 , , September 7 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 3–6 , , Ryan Pressly, Pressly (2–1) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (4–2) , , Roberto Osuna, Osuna (14) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 143 , , September 8 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 3–5 , , Charlie Morton (pitcher), Morton (14–3) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (12–4) , , Roberto Osuna, Osuna (15) , ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 144 , , September 9 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 6–5 , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (5–1) , , Héctor Rondón, Rondón (2–3) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#039" , 145 , , September 11 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 7–2 , , Ryan Brasier, Brasier (2–0) , , Ryan Tepera, Tepera (5–5) , , — , , Fenway Park, Fenway Park , , 34,747 , , 99–46 ,
W2">W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 146 , , September 12 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 1–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (15–6) , , Aaron Sanchez (baseball), Sanchez (4–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (39) , ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 147 , , September 13 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 4–3 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (5–0) , , Danny Barnes (baseball), Barnes (3–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (40) , ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 148 , , September 14 , , 2018 New York Mets season, Mets , , 0–8 , , Noah Syndergaard, Syndergaard (12–3) , , William Cuevas, Cuevas (0–1) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 149 , , September 15 , , 2018 New York Mets season, Mets , , 5–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (17–7) , , Paul Sewald, Sewald (0–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (41) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 150 , , September 16 , , 2018 New York Mets season, Mets , , 4–3 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (6–0) , , Seth Lugo, Lugo (3–4) , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (1) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 151 , , September 18 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 2–3 , , Chad Green (pitcher), Green (8–2) , , Brandon Workman, Workman (6–1) , , Zach Britton, Britton (6) , , Yankee Stadium , , 38,695 , , 103–48 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 152 , , September 19 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 1–10 , , Luis Severino, Severino (18–8) , , David Price (baseball), Price (15–7) , , —, , Yankee Stadium , , 43,297 , , 103–49 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#090;" , 153 , , September 20 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, @ Yankees , , 11–6 , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (3–1) , , Chad Green (pitcher), Green (8–3) , , — , , Yankee Stadium, Yankee Stadium , , 47,351 , , 104–49 ,
W1">W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 154 , , September 21 , , @ 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 7–5 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (6–3) , , Shane Bieber, Bieber (10–5) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (42) , , Progressive Field , , 27,892 , , 105–49 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 155 , , September 22 , , @ 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 4–5 (11) , , Tyler Olson (baseball), Olson (2–1) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (2–6) , , —, , Progressive Field , , 35,095 , , 105–50 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 156 , , September 23 , , @ 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 3–4 (11) , , Josh Tomlin, Tomlin (2–5) , , William Cuevas, Cuevas (0–2) , , —, , Progressive Field , , 27,879 , , 105–51 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 157 , , September 24 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–2 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (6–7) , , Dylan Bundy, Bundy (8–16) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bbb , —, , September 25 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , colspan=8, ''Postponed (rain). Makeup date September 26.'' , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 158 , , September 26 (1) , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 19–3 , , David Price (baseball), Price (16–7) , , Ryan Meisinger, Meisinger (2–1) , , —, ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 159 , , September 26 (2) , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 3–10 , , Tanner Scott, Scott (3–2) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (6–4) , , Paul Fry (baseball), Fry (2) , ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 160 , , September 28 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 6–11 , , J. A. Happ, Happ (17–6) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (4–5) , , —, ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 161 , , September 29 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–8 , , Lance Lynn, Lynn (10–10) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (12–5) , , Aroldis Chapman, Chapman (32) , ,
L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 162 , , September 30 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 10–2 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (13–5) , , Luis Cessa, Cessa (1–4) , , —, ,
W1
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W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 2 , , October 6 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 2–6 , , Masahiro Tanaka, Tanaka (1–0) , , David Price (baseball), Price (0–1) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 3 , , October 8 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 16–1 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (1–0) , , Luis Severino, Severino (0–1) , , —, , Yankee Stadium , , 49,657 , , 2–1 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 4 , , October 9 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 4–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (1–0) , , CC Sabathia, Sabathia (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2) , , Yankee Stadium , , 49,641 , , 3–1 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center;" , colspan="11" style="background-color:#009900;color:white", Red Sox Win Series 3–1 , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 1 , , October 13 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 2–7 , , Justin Verlander, Verlander (1–0) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (0–1) , , —, ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 2 , , October 14 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 7–5 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–0) , , Gerrit Cole, Cole (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 3 , , October 16 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 8–2 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (1–0) , , Joe Smith (pitcher), Smith (0–1) , , —, , Minute Maid Park , , 43,102 , , 2–1 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 4 , , October 17 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 8–6 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1–1) , , Josh James (baseball), James (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2) , , Minute Maid Park , , 43,277 , , 3–1 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 5 , , October 18 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 4–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–0) , , Justin Verlander, Verlander (1–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (3) , , Minute Maid Park , , 43,210 , , 4–1 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center;" , colspan="11" style="background-color:#009900;color:white", Red Sox Win Series 4–1 , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 1 , , October 23 , , 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 8–4 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–0) , , Clayton Kershaw, Kershaw (0–1) , , —, ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 2 , , October 24 , , 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 4–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–0) , , Hyun-jin Ryu, Ryu (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 3 , , October 26 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 2–3 (18) , , Alex Wood (baseball), Wood (1–0) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (0–1) , , —, , Dodger Stadium , , 53,114 , , 2–1 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 4 , , October 27 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 9–6 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1–0) , , Dylan Floro, Floro (0–1) , , —, , Dodger Stadium , , 54,400 , , 3–1 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 5 , , October 28 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 5–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–0) , , Clayton Kershaw, Kershaw (0–2) , , —, , Dodger Stadium , , 54,367 , , 4–1 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center;" , colspan="11" style="background-color:#009900;color:white", Red Sox win World Series 4–1 , -
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Fenway Park
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. Under first year manager Alex Cora, the team finished with a 108–54 record, winning the American League East
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division title for the third consecutive season, and finished eight games ahead of the second-place New York Yankees
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. The Red Sox
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were the first MLB
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team to post 100 wins during the 2018
Events January
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season, reaching that milestone for the first time since 1946
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; they were also the first team to clinch a berth in the 2018 postseason.
The team set a new franchise record for wins in a season by surpassing the prior mark of 105 that had been set in 1912
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; they also won the most games by any MLB team since the 2001 Seattle Mariners won 116. Mookie Betts
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finished the season with the Major League batting title
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, hitting .346, while J. D. Martinez finished second in the majors with .330. Betts also won a Gold Glove
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and the Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
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. Closer Craig Kimbrel became the fastest player in history to reach 300 career saves, finishing the season with 333.
The Red Sox entered the postseason as the top seed in the American League
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, and defeated the Yankees in four games in the Division Series
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1981 season
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. They then defeated the defending champion Houston Astros
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in five games in the Championship Series, advancing to the World Series
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where they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers
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in five games.
The team was later accused of electronic sign stealing. An investigation into the allegation stated that the sign stealing was "limited in scope and impact," but nonetheless resulted in the suspension of a team video replay operator and the loss of a second-round draft pick in the 2020 draft for the organization. Regardless, the team has been considered the best MLB team of the 2010s, one of the best Red Sox teams ever, and one of the best baseball teams since the 1998 New York Yankees.
Offseason
October 2017
*On October 11, the Red Sox announced that John Farrell would not return as the team's manager for the 2018 season.
*On October 22, the Red Sox announced that Alex Cora, who spent 2005–2008 with the club, had signed a three-year deal to become the new manager of the team.
*On October 25, it was reported that the Red Sox received approval from the Boston Landmarks Commission to add premium seating next to both dugouts. The seats, later branded the Jim Beam
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Dugout, became available for the 2018 season, at per-game prices starting at $12,500 for 25 guests.
*On October 26, the Cleveland Indians
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hired pitching coach
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Carl Willis and the Chicago Cubs
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hired hitting coach
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Chili Davis
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and third base coach Brian Butterfield.
November 2017
* On November 2, the Red Sox named Carlos Febles as theirthird base coach
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; Febles has been in the Red Sox organization since 2007, and most recently was manager of the Portland Sea Dogs
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. The same day, the Red Sox named Ron Roenicke as bench coach
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; he previously managed the Milwaukee Brewers
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(2011–2015) and most recently was third base coach of the Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are an American professional baseball team based in the Greater Los Angeles, Greater Los Angeles area. The Angels compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, ...
.
* On November 4, Tim Hyers was named hitting coach
In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. They are assistants to the manager, who determines the starting lineup and batting order, decides how to substitute players during the game, and makes strategy decisi ...
of the Red Sox; he was previously with the team from 2013 through 2015 as minor league hitting coordinator, then spent 2016 and 2017 as assistant hitting coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Div ...
.
* On November 8, the Red Sox named Dana LeVangie
Dana Alan LeVangie (born August 11, 1969) is an American professional baseball scout and coach, who was the pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB) in and . Formerly a scout and minor league catcher, as an active pla ...
as their pitching coach
In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. They are assistants to the manager, who determines the starting lineup and batting order, decides how to substitute players during the game, and makes strategy decision ...
; LeVangie has been with the Red Sox since 1991; he was a minor league player (1991–1996), bullpen catcher (1997–2004), and a scout (2005–2012) before joining the coaching staff.
* On November 13, the Red Sox hired Craig Bjornson as their bullpen coach; Bjornson had been in the same role with the Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West Division. They are one of two major leag ...
for the 2014 though 2017 seasons.
December 2017
*On December 18, the Red Sox re-signed first baseman Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
to a two-year, $13M contract.
January 2018
* On January 22, it was reported that the safety netting at Fenway Park would be extended down both foul lines; to Section 79 in left field and to Section 9 in right field.February 2018
*On February 5—"Truck Day"—equipment forspring training
Spring training, also called spring camp, is the preseason of the Summer Professional Baseball Leagues, such as Major League Baseball (MLB), and it is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spri ...
left Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
for JetBlue Park
JetBlue Park at Fenway South is a baseball park in Fort Myers, Florida. Opened in March 2012, it is primarily the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox, replacing earlier separated facilities at City of Palms Park and Boston's former (1993 ...
at Fenway South.
*On February 14, pitchers and catchers had their first workout at spring training.
*On February 18, the Red Sox re-signed IF Eduardo Núñez to a one-year, $4M deal.
*On February 19, the team had its first full squad workout at spring training.
*On February 22, the team played exhibition games against the Northeastern Huskies
The Northeastern Huskies are the athletic teams representing Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. They compete in thirteen varsity team sports: men's and women's hockey (in Hockey East); men's baseball, men's and women's basketball ...
and the Boston College Eagles
The Boston College Eagles are the athletic teams that represent Boston College, located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. They compete as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level ( Football Bowl Subdivis ...
; the Red Sox won both games, by scores of 15–2 and 4–2, respectively.
*On February 23, the team played its first Grapefruit League
Spring training, also called spring camp, is the preseason of the Summer Professional Baseball Leagues, such as Major League Baseball (MLB), and it is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring ...
game, against the Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. The Twins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League Central, Central Division. The team is named afte ...
; the Red Sox won, 4–3.
*On February 26, the Red Sox announced they signed OF/DH J. D. Martinez to a five-year, $110M deal.
* On February 28, the Red Sox announced that they had filed a petition with the City of Boston to change the name of Yawkey Way
Jersey Street is a street in the Fenway–Kenmore neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, part of a scheme of alphabetical street names in Back Bay. It lies parallel to Ipswich Street and Kilmarnock Street, and runs from Brookline Avenue to Pa ...
—the street where the main entrance of Fenway Park is located—to its original name, Jersey Street. The change was approved in April 2018, and the name reverted in May 2018.
March 2018
*On March 24, the Red Sox traded IF Deven Marrero to theArizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are an American professional baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West Division. The franchise was established ...
for a player to be named later
In Major League Baseball, a player to be named later (PTBNL) is an unnamed player involved in exchange or "trade" of players between teams. The terms of a trade are not finalized until a later date, most often following the conclusion of the seaso ...
or cash considerations.
*On March 27, the team played its final spring training game, defeating the Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League Central, Central Division. Th ...
, 4–2.
Regular season
Opening Day, March 29 at Tampa Bay Rays
The 2018 regular season began on March 29, 2018, against theTampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in the Tampa Bay area. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. They are one of two major ...
at Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (nicknamed "The Trop") is a domed multipurpose stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. "The Trop" was the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season, 1998 to ...
. Manager Alex Cora named Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
as the Red Sox opening day starter opposite Chris Archer
Christopher Alan Archer (born September 26, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates and Minnesota Twins.
Archer attended Clayton High School ( ...
. The Red Sox built a 4–0 lead through seven innings, including an inside-the-park home run
In baseball, an inside-the-park home run is a rare play in which a Batter (baseball), batter rounds all four bases for a home run without the baseball leaving the baseball field, field of play. It is also known as an "inside-the-parker", "in-the-p ...
by Eduardo Núñez. Sale pitched six innings, giving up just one hit and walking three, while striking out nine. After Matt Barnes
Matt Kelly Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies an ...
held the Rays scoreless in the seventh inning, Joe Kelly and Carson Smith gave up a total of six runs in the eighth inning, allowing Tampa Bay to take a 6–4 lead. Rays closer Álex Colomé pitched a scoreless ninth inning for the save.
Opening Day lineup
March
March 29–March 31, atTampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in the Tampa Bay area. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. They are one of two major ...
After the tough loss on opening day, David Price made his 2018 debut and threw seven shut-out innings on just 76 pitches.
Matt Barnes
Matt Kelly Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies an ...
and Craig Kimbrel shut the door. The lone run of the game was scored by Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
in the seventh. In game three of the four-game series, the baseball was handed to Rick Porcello, who pitched innings and allowed one run on six hits. Bogaerts went 3-for-4, scored a run, drove in two, and hit his fifth double of the season.
April
April 1, atTampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in the Tampa Bay area. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. They are one of two major ...
(cont.)For the third game in a row, the Red Sox won the match by the smallest of margins. Héctor Velázquez allowed one run in innings.
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
and Jackie Bradley Jr. scored to win the series.Red Sox won the series 3–1 (10–9 runs) April 2–April 3, at
Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins are an American professional baseball team based in Miami. The Marlins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League East, East Division. The ...
In the series opener,
Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980 at the age of 32, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC.
Johnson was one of the founding members of th ...
made his season debut and continued the strong start of Boston's starting pitching. He allowed only one run in six innings, while Hanley Ramírez
Hanley Ramírez (born December 23, 1983) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Florida / Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland Indians. Ram� ...
and Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
went yard for the first time of the young season. Final score, 7–3 for Boston. The next day, Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
exited the game after five innings with the score tied 1–1, followed by five scoreless frames. The Red Sox scored in the top of the 11th, but the Marlins got a tying run off of Matt Barnes
Matt Kelly Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies an ...
in the bottom of the 11th. Ramírez then drove in Betts and Andrew Benintendi in the top of the 13th, with Heath Hembree picking up the win, 4–2.Red Sox won the series 2–0 (11–5 runs) April 5–April 8, vs.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in the Tampa Bay area. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. They are one of two major ...
In the first game of the series, David Price pitched seven innings, giving up no runs on three hits, but the Red Sox had to force extra innings with two runs in the bottom of the ninth. After two scoreless extra frames,
Hanley Ramírez
Hanley Ramírez (born December 23, 1983) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Florida / Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland Indians. Ram� ...
hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 12th to give Boston the win, 3–2. After a rare scheduled Friday off-day, Boston jumped out to an 8–2 lead after two innings of the series' second game, en route to a 10–3 victory. In the series' finale on Sunday, Tampa Bay held a 7–2 lead with two outs in the bottom of the eighth; Boston then had six consecutive hits (three singles and three doubles) to take the lead, 8–7. Craig Kimbrel pitched a one-two-three ninth, to give the Red Sox the sweep.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (21–12 runs) April 10–April 12, vs.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Am ...
The Red Sox jumped out to an early lead, then added a nine-run sixth inning, to take the first game of the series, 14–1. The first third of the Boston batting order was a combined 8-for-10 with eight runs and nine RBIs. Boston's winning streak then ended at nine games in a 10–7 loss to
Masahiro Tanaka
is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees.
From ...
on April 11. The game included an incident where Red Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly hit Yankees' designated hitter
The designated hitter (DH) is a baseball player who bats in place of another position player, most commonly the pitcher. Unlike other players in a team's lineup, they generally only play as an offensive player and usually do not play defense as ...
Tyler Austin
Christopher Tyler Austin (born September 6, 1991) is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for ...
with a pitch, following an allegedly dirty slide by Austin in which he spiked fielder Brock Holt. Austin charged Kelly and started a bench-clearing brawl; four players, including Kelly and Austin, were ejected. Boston subsequently won the final game of the series, 6–3, with Rick Porcello allowing only two hits in seven shutout innings.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (27–14 runs) April 13–April 15, vs.
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles (also known as the O's) are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division. As one of the America ...
The Red Sox jumped out to a 4–1 lead in the first inning of the opening game of the series. Eduardo Rodríguez held the Orioles to one run in six innings, en route to a 7–3 win. Boston again took an early lead in the second game; 3–0 at the end of the first, and 8–0 at the end of the fourth. Héctor Velázquez got the win in the 10–3 victory. The third game of the series was tied 1–1 through five innings, with Boston getting the go-ahead run in the sixth on an error and
wild pitch
In baseball, a wild pitch (WP) is charged against a pitcher when his pitch is too high, too short, or too wide of home plate for the catcher to control with ordinary effort, thereby allowing a baserunner, or the batter (on an uncaught third st ...
, and then an insurance run on a Tzu-Wei Lin ground rule double
A ground rule double is a baseball rule that awards two bases from the time of pitch to all baserunners including the batter (baseball), batter-runner, as a result of the ball leaving play after being hit fairly and leaving the field under a cond ...
. Heath Hembree got the win in relief; final score 3–1. The final game of the series—set for Patriots' Day
Patriots' Day (Patriot's Day in Maine) is an annual event, formalized as a legal holiday or a special observance day in seven U.S. states, commemorating the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy, the inaugural battles of the America ...
—was rained out and rescheduled for May 17.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (20–7 runs) April 17–April 19, at
Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are an American professional baseball team based in the Greater Los Angeles, Greater Los Angeles area. The Angels compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, ...
In the first game of the series, the Red Sox got three early runs off of
Shohei Ohtani
is a Japanese professional baseball designated hitter and pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Nicknamed "Shotime", he has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels and in Nippon Professional Basebal ...
, who only lasted two innings. Boston added five more in the third, en route to a 10–1 win; Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
had three home runs. Boston again jumped out to an early lead in the second game; up 6–0 after three, starter Rick Porcello and the bullpen held Los Angeles scoreless, for a 9–0 victory. The final game of the series found Boston up a run, 3–2, at the end of five. The Red Sox then outscored the Angels 5–0 during the final four innings, for an 8–2 win to complete the sweep.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (27–3 runs) April 20–April 22, at
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics (frequently referred to as the Oakland A's) were an American Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in Oakland, California from 1968 to 2024. The Athletics were a member club of the American League (AL) American League We ...
After a come-from-behind victory in the first game of the series, which extended Boston's winning streak to eight games, the Red Sox were
no-hit
In baseball, a no-hitter or no-hit game is a game in which a team does not record a hit through conventional methods. Major League Baseball (MLB) officially defines a no-hitter as a completed game in which a team that batted in at least nine ...
by Sean Manaea on April 21. Entering the game with a 17–2 record, the Red Sox had the best winning percentage (.895) of any MLB team ever no-hit. It was the first no-hitter against the Red Sox since Chris Bosio of the Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle. The Mariners compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West Division. The team joined the American ...
on April 22, 1993. Boston also lost the third and final game of the series; it was the first time the team had consecutive losses during the season.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (8–10 runs) April 24–April 26, at
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. Since 1989, the team has p ...
In the first game of the series, the Red Sox rallied from a 3–1 deficit in the top of the ninth, and the game went to extra innings. In the bottom of the 10th inning, Curtis Granderson hit a one-out solo home run off of Craig Kimbrel to give the Blue Jays a 4–3 win, extending Boston's losing streak to three games. The Red Sox were able to win the final two games of the series, each by a single run with Kimbrel getting both saves, giving them six wins from their nine-game road trip.
Red Sox won the series 2–1 (12–11 runs) April 27–April 29, vs.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in the Tampa Bay area. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. They are one of two major ...
After falling behind 4–0 in the first game of the series, the Red Sox rallied but came up a run short, losing 4–3 to the Rays. In the second game of the series, after playing to a 5–5 tie through five innings, the Red Sox gave up seven runs in the final four innings, losing 12–6, their fifth loss in seven games. Boston then won the final game of the series, 4–3.
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (13–19 runs) April 30, vs.
Kansas City Royals
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After giving up three first-inning runs, the Red Sox rallied to a 10–6 win in the opening game of the series. Four runs came on a
Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
grand slam, making the 2018 Red Sox only the second team in MLB history, along with the 1996 Montreal Expos, to have six grand slams by May 1. The 19 wins the Red Sox had in April set a new club record; the prior mark was 18, most recently accomplished by the 2013 team.
May
May 1–May 2, vs. Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are an American professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League Central, Central Division. The team ...
(cont.)A blown save by Craig Kimbrel, in giving up a ninth-inning home run to
Alex Gordon
Alexander Jonathan Gordon (born February 10, 1984) is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played his entire career for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2007 to 2020. Prior to playing professional ...
, sent the second game of the series into extra innings. With the Red Sox down a run in the bottom of the 12th, a home run by Eduardo Núñez tied the game, 4–4. A three-run home run by Jorge Soler
Jorge Carlos Soler Castillo (born February 25, 1992) is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs, Kansas City ...
in the top of the 13th put the Royals up 7–4, and a Red Sox rally in the bottom of the inning came up a run short, the Royals winning 7–6. The Royals took an early 3–0 lead in the rubber match of the series but the Red Sox tied the game in the fourth with Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
and J. D. Martinez going yard. Betts then single-handedly won the game for Boston, by taking Danny Duffy
Daniel Richard Duffy (born December 21, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals.
After being drafte ...
deep two more times. This was Betts' fourth three-homer game of his young career, making him the Red Sox' franchise leader for such games, surpassing Ted Williams
Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, primarily as a left fielder, for the Boston Red Sox from 193 ...
.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (21–17 runs) May 3–May 6, at Texas Rangers
In the series opener, David Price lasted only innings while giving up nine runs (seven earned) as the Red Sox lost to the Rangers, 11–5.
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
followed up his three-homer game with a 2-for-4 effort at the plate, including his 12th home run of the season. In the second game of the series, Rick Porcello held the Rangers to three hits and one run in six innings, as the Red Sox won, 5–1. The Red Sox had four home runs; Betts (his fifth in three games), J. D. Martinez, and two by Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
Dev ...
. After falling behind 4–1 in the third game of the series, the Red Sox came back to win, 6–5, with Craig Kimbrel getting the save, the 300th of his MLB career. In the fourth and final game of the series, Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
held the Rangers to four hits and one run in seven innings of work, en route to a 6–1 Red Sox victory.Red Sox won the series 3–1 (22–18 runs) May 8–May 10, at
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Am ...
In the opening game of the series, Boston outhit New York, 8–6, but the Yankees had two solo home runs from Giancarlo Stanton en route to a 3–2 win. It was the Yankees' ninth win in their last ten games, putting them into a tie with the Red Sox atop the
AL East
The American League East is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. MLB consists of an East, Central, and West division for each of its two 15-team leagues, the American League (AL) and National League (NL). This division was created bef ...
, with identical 25–10 records. In the second game of the series, after trailing 4–2 at the end of the third, the Red Sox held a 6–5 lead going into the bottom of the eighth. With runners on first and second with one out, Craig Kimbrel was brought in, for a potential five-out save. A triple by Brett Gardner, followed by an Aaron Judge
Aaron James Judge (born April 26, 1992) is an American professional baseball right fielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is a six-time MLB All-Star and two-time American League (AL) Most Valuable Player Award (MVP ...
two-run homer, put the Yankees ahead, 9–6. Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth to give the Yankees the win, and first place in the AL East standings. In the final game of the series, the Red Sox held a 4–0 lead going into the bottom of the seventh, with Hanley Ramírez
Hanley Ramírez (born December 23, 1983) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Florida / Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland Indians. Ram� ...
having contributed three RBIs. The Yankees loaded the bases with one out off of Heath Hembree, and were able to push across four runs to tie the game after Joe Kelly came in. The Red Sox re-took the lead in the top of the eighth, on a J. D. Martinez solo home run. Kelly then held the Yankees scoreless in the bottom of the eighth, and Craig Kimbrel pitched a one-two-three ninth, earning his tenth save of the season. The win put the Red Sox back into a tie with the Yankees for first place in the AL East, both teams at 26–11.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (13–16 runs) May 11–May 13, at
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. Since 1989, the team has p ...
In the first game of the series,
Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
became the third Boston pitcher, after Roger Clemens
William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962), nicknamed "Rocket", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), most notably with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees and also played ...
and Pedro Martínez
Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25, 1971) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball starting pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from to , for five teams—most notably the Boston Red Sox from to .
As of 2023, M ...
, to have a game with 15 strikeouts while issuing no walks. Sale pitched nine innings of a game that would go 12 innings, with Toronto winning 5–3 on a two-run walk-off home run
In baseball, a walk-off home run is a home run that ends the game. For a home run to end the game, it must be hit in the bottom of the final inning and generate enough runs to exceed the opponent's score. Because the opponent will not have an opp ...
by Luke Maile off of Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980 at the age of 32, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC.
Johnson was one of the founding members of th ...
. In the second game of the series, David Price pitched innings, giving up two runs and getting the win, after his scheduled start against the Yankees had been pushed back due to numbness in his throwing hand, which was subsequently diagnosed as a mild case of carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a nerve compression syndrome associated with the collected signs and symptoms of Pathophysiology of nerve entrapment#Compression, compression of the median nerve at the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Carpal tunn ...
. Hanley Ramírez
Hanley Ramírez (born December 23, 1983) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Florida / Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland Indians. Ram� ...
had a two-run homer en route to a 5–2 Boston win. In the final game of the series, a first-inning two-run home run from J. D. Martinez put Boston ahead early. After starter Drew Pomeranz
Thomas Andrew Pomeranz (born November 22, 1988), nicknamed Big Smooth, is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, ...
left with no outs in the fifth inning, the Red Sox bullpen allowed one inherited runner to score, and then held Toronto to no further runs through the end of the game. Joe Kelly picking up his second save of the season, in a Boston 5–3 victory.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (13–10 runs) May 14–May 16, vs.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics (frequently referred to as the Oakland A's) were an American Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in Oakland, California from 1968 to 2024. The Athletics were a member club of the American League (AL) American League We ...
The opening game of the series included five solo home runs; three by Oakland and two by Boston. The Red Sox trailed from the fourth inning on, ultimately losing 6–5. Rain delayed the start of the second game of the series by almost two hours. Oakland jumped out to a 2–0 lead in the first inning, and Boston closed the gap to 3–2 after five innings. The Athletics added two runs in the eighth, and although the Red Sox got one run in the ninth, closer Blake Treinen converted his second save in two days as the Athletics won, 5–3. In the third game of the series,
Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
handed over a 3–2 lead to the bullpen after five innings, due to a high pitch count
In baseball statistics, pitch count is the number of pitches thrown by a pitcher in a game.
Pitch counts are especially a concern for young pitchers, pitchers recovering from injury, or pitchers who have a history of injuries. The pitcher wants ...
(102). Boston again outscored Oakland 3–2 in the final four innings, for a 6–4 final.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (14–15 runs) May 17–May 20, vs.
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles (also known as the O's) are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division. As one of the America ...
David Price threw a 95-pitch complete game in the first game of the series, as the Red Sox won, 6–2. Baltimore's only runs came on a
Manny Machado
Manuel Arturo Machado (; born July 6, 1992) is an American professional baseball third baseman and shortstop for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). Highly recruited from an early age, he was raised in Miami, where he attende ...
two-run homer with two outs in the ninth. With the win, the Red Sox became the first MLB team to reach 30 wins in the 2018 season. The second game of the series was tied at one in the top of the fourth with two outs, when Baltimore scored four runs off of Boston starter Drew Pomeranz
Thomas Andrew Pomeranz (born November 22, 1988), nicknamed Big Smooth, is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, ...
. Despite a 3-for-5 effort from Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
, including his 14th home run of the season, the Red Sox could not make up the deficit; final score 7–4 for the Orioles. In the third game of the series, the Red Sox broke a 1–1 tie with three runs in the fifth inning, on back-to-back home runs from Betts (with Sandy León on base) and Andrew Benintendi. Craig Kimbrel earned his 13th save of the season in closing out the 6–3 victory. In the final game of the series, a pair of J. D. Martinez home runs helped lead Boston to a 5–0 win; the Orioles outhit the Red Sox, 13–12, but were unable to score as they had 14 men left on base
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.Red Sox won the series 3–1 (21–12 runs) May 22–May 24, at
Tampa Bay Rays
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In the first game of the series,
Chris Sale
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pitched innings while holding the Rays to two runs (one earned) while striking out nine and walking two. Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
and Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
Dev ...
both homered as the Red Sox won, 4–2. The second game of the series was tied 1–1 entering the ninth, when Boston pushed across three runs, aided by an error, walk, and passed ball
In baseball, a catcher is charged with a passed ball when he fails to hold or control a legally pitched ball that, with ordinary effort, should have been maintained under his control, and, as a result of this loss of control, the batter or a run ...
by Tampa Bay. Closer Craig Kimbrel then retired the Rays in order for his 15th save of the season. Tampa Bay took the final game of the series, 6–3, as Rick Porcello gave up six runs (four earned) in innings, requiring 92 pitches.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (11–9 runs) May 25–May 27, vs.
Atlanta Braves
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The series' first game was a 6–2 win for the Red Sox, powered by home runs from J. D. Martinez,
Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
, Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
, and Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
. Dustin Pedroia
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was on the active roster for the first time of the season, but did not play in the game. Earlier in the day, in order to open up a roster spot for Pedroia, the team announced that Hanley Ramírez
Hanley Ramírez (born December 23, 1983) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Florida / Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland Indians. Ram� ...
had been designated for assignment
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. In the second game of the series, neither starting pitcher lasted four innings, and the two teams used a total of nine relief pitchers. Steven Wright
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was the most effective, pitching three innings of scoreless relief and picking up the win, as the Red Sox rallied from deficits of 3–0 and 5–3 to win, 8–6. Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
had eight strikeouts in innings of the final game of the series, but was roughed up for six runs by Atlanta, as Boston lost 7–1.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (15–15 runs)
May 28–May 30, vs. Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. Since 1989, the team has p ...
In the first game of the series, the Red Sox sent eight men to the plate in the bottom of the fourth, pushing across five runs on the way to an 8–3 victory. David Price gave up four hits and two runs over five innings, picking up the win as the bullpen allowed just one run through the final four innings. Andrew Benintendi had a 3-for-5-day with four RBIs, missing just a double to complete the cycle. The second game of the series also yielded an 8–3 Boston win, as the Red Sox scored in six of the eight innings they batted, including home runs from Benintendi and Sandy León. Rick Porcello improved his record to 7–2, and Craig Kimbrel notched his 17th save. Boston completed the sweep with a 6–4 win in the final game of the series. Toronto tied the game at two in the top of the sixth, and later rallied for two runs in the top of the ninth, before coming up short. J. D. Martinez hit his 18th home run of the 2018 season, putting him into a tie with
Mike Trout
Michael Nelson Trout (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). Trout is an 11-time Major League Baseball All-Star Game, All-Star, three-time American League (A ...
of the Los Angeles Angels
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for the MLB lead in that category.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (22–10 runs) May 31, at
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West Division. They are one of two major leag ...
The Astros scored two first-innings runs on a
Carlos Correa
Carlos Javier Correa Oppenheimer Jr. (born September 22, 1994) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros, who selected him f ...
home run off of Drew Pomeranz
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en route to a 4–2 win in the first game of the series.
June
June 1–June 3, atHouston Astros
The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West Division. They are one of two major leag ...
(cont.)In the second game of the series, Houston had home runs from George Springer,
Carlos Correa
Carlos Javier Correa Oppenheimer Jr. (born September 22, 1994) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros, who selected him f ...
, and Evan Gattis in their 7–3 win over Boston. J. D. Martinez had his 19th home run of the season, while Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
was placed on the 10-day disabled list. Trailing by a run entering the seventh inning of the third game of the series, the Red Sox rallied for three runs in the frame on the way to a 5–4 win. A two-run Andrew Benintendi homer provided the winning edge, while Dustin Pedroia
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was placed on the 10-day disabled list after appearing in only three games since making his season debut on May 26. In the closing game of the series, the Red Sox had 15 hits while Rick Porcello picked up his eighth win of the season in a 9–3 Boston victory. Brock Holt had three RBIs while Benintendi and Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
both homered.Red Sox split the series 2–2 (19–18 runs) June 5–June 7, vs. 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Detroit Tigers
In the first game of the series,
Steven Wright
Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film producer. He is known for his distinctive lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and sometimes nonsensical j ...
made a spot start, and pitched seven shutout innings to get the win. Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
and J. D. Martinez both had home runs in support of the 6–0 Boston victory; meanwhile, Drew Pomeranz
Thomas Andrew Pomeranz (born November 22, 1988), nicknamed Big Smooth, is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, ...
was placed on the disabled list. Boston won the second game of the series, 7–1, as Andrew Benintendi and Christian Vázquez each had home runs; Vázquez went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Jalen Beeks made his MLB debut as Red Sox starter in the third game of the series, yielding five first-inning runs to the Tigers, who went on to win, 7–2. Benintendi homered again for Boston, his 11th of the season.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (15–8 runs) June 8–June 10, vs. 2018 Chicago White Sox season, Chicago White Sox
Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
pitched eight innings while striking out ten and allowing just one run in the opening game of the series, but the Red Sox were unable to score and fell to the White Sox, 1–0. In the middle game of the series, home runs from Jackie Bradley Jr. and J. D. Martinez led Boston to a 4–2 win, with David Price improving his record to 7–4. In the closing game, the White Sox held the Red Sox' offense in check, winning 5–2 and giving Chicago the series.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (6–8 runs)
June 11–June 13, at Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles (also known as the O's) are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division. As one of the America ...
Steven Wright
Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film producer. He is known for his distinctive lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and sometimes nonsensical j ...
shutout the Orioles for innings, but neither team could score and the first game of the series went to extra innings. In the 12th inning, the Red Sox pushed across two runs on sacrifice fly, sacrifice flies, with Craig Kimbrel then closing out the win for his 21st save of the season. Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
returned from the disabled list, batted leadoff, and went 1-for-5. In the second game of the series, Eduardo Rodríguez improved his record to 8–1 with the win. Boston's 6–4 victory included home runs from Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
Dev ...
and Andrew Benintendi. The two teams combined for 20 hits and 16 walks in a game that took nearly four hours to complete. The Red Sox completed the sweep with a 5–1 win in the third game of the series; Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
was the winning pitcher while Betts and J. D. Martinez both homered.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (13–5 runs) June 14–June 17, at 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Seattle Mariners
In the series' opening game, starters David Price and Félix Hernández both went seven innings, with the Red Sox holding a 2–1 lead thanks to a sixth-inning home run by
Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
. Neither bullpen allowed a run, with Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel issuing two walks but getting his 22nd save of the season. In the second game of the series, Rick Porcello pitched six innings and left with the Red Sox ahead, 6–4. However, Seattle scored three runs off of the Boston bullpen, for a 7–6 win. All the Red Sox' runs came in the third inning, when they sent 11 men to the plate. Steven Wright
Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film producer. He is known for his distinctive lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and sometimes nonsensical j ...
, starter of the third game of the series, held Seattle to one run through seven innings, but Boston was limited to two hits and unable to score, as the Red Sox fell 1–0 to the Mariners. In the final game of the series, Boston jumped out to a 5–0 lead in the third inning and never looked back, winning 9–3. Eduardo Rodríguez notched his ninth win of the season, while Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley Jr., and Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
Dev ...
each homered.Red Sox split the series 2–2 (17–12 runs) June 19–June 21, at
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. The Twins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League Central, Central Division. The team is named afte ...
The first game of the series was tied 2–2 going to the bottom of the eighth inning; the Twins then scored four runs—two each off of Robby Scott and Joe Kelly—as the Red Sox fell, 6–2. In the second game of the series, the Red Sox were held to one run on four hits, while the Twins were powered by home runs from Robbie Grossman and Max Kepler, defeating Boston, 4–1. After being held to three runs in the first two games of the series, the Red Sox offense produced 16 hits and won the final game, 9–2. Rick Porcello improved his record to 9–3, while
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
and Andrew Benintendi both homered.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (12–12 runs) June 22–June 24, vs. 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Seattle Mariners
The opening game of the series saw nine runs scored in the first inning, and Seattle led 10–5 entering the fifth inning. Boston outscored Seattle 9–0 the rest of the way, for a 14–10 win. Red Sox starter
Steven Wright
Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film producer. He is known for his distinctive lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and sometimes nonsensical j ...
gave up ten earned runs—raising his season ERA from 1.23 to 3.38—but escaped with a no decision. Nelson Cruz of the Mariners had two home runs and seven RBIs in a losing effort. For the Red Sox, J. D. Martinez went 4-for-5 with a home run and five RBIs, and every batter had at least one hit. In the second game of the series, Seattle again jumped out to an early lead, 5–0 after four innings. This time, there would be no Boston comeback, as it was 7–0 going to the ninth, with the Red Sox only scoring two late runs. Eduardo Rodríguez took the loss, his first since May 15, and only his second of the season. In the closing game of the series, Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
had 13 strikeouts while holding Seattle scoreless through seven innings. The Red Sox bullpen completed the shutout, while Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
homered in support of the 5–0 win.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (21–17 runs)
June 26–June 28, vs. Los Angeles Angels
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In the series' first game, Boston had a 5–0 lead after two innings and went on to win, 9–1. David Price improved his record to 9–5, while
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
, Jackie Bradley Jr., Christian Vázquez, and J. D. Martinez each homered. In the second game of the series, the Red Sox jumped out to a 6–0 lead in the second inning. The Angels fought back to tie it, 6–6, in the seventh, with Boston then scoring three unanswered runs for a 9–6 victory. The two teams used a combined 12 pitchers, with Angels reliever Jake Jewell leaving the game after an apparent ankle injury suffered while trying to make a play at the plate. The Red Sox had home runs from Martinez, Sandy León, and Eduardo Núñez. In the series' final game, Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980 at the age of 32, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC.
Johnson was one of the founding members of th ...
started and left after four innings with the Red Sox trailing, 1–0. Héctor Velázquez then pitched two scoreless innings as Boston took the lead, 2–1, and was credited with the win as the Red Sox stayed ahead for a 4–2 final. Craig Kimbrel got his second consecutive save, bringing his season total to 24. Bradley Jr. and Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
Dev ...
both homered, as Boston completed the sweep. For the first time in franchise history, the Red Sox swept a season series of 5 or more games and also set a major league record of 20 home run against a single opponent with 6 or fewer games played against in a season.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (22–9 runs) June 29–June 30, at
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Am ...
In the first game of the series, New York built a 5–0 lead after four innings, en route to an 8–1 win. Boston starter Eduardo Rodríguez gave up five runs in six innings, taking the loss. The Yankees had four home runs, including two by Greg Bird (baseball), Greg Bird, while new Red Sox 1B/OF Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce was 2-for-4 in his debut game with the team. In the middle game of the series, a first-inning grand slam from
Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
Dev ...
put Boston up early, in a game they would go on to win, 11–0. Devers was 5-for-5 at the plate, lacking only a triple for the hitting for the cycle, cycle. Sandy León also homered for the Red Sox, while Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
improved his record to 8–4.
July
July 1, atNew York Yankees
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(cont.)In the third and final game of the series, the Yankees jumped on David Price early, scoring six first-inning runs. Price went innings, allowing five homers and eight runs. The Yankees had six home runs, including three from Aaron Hicks, as they defeated Boston, 11–1.
Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (13–19 runs) July 2–July 4, at 2018 Washington Nationals season, Washington Nationals
In the opening game of the series, Rick Porcello drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double in the second inning; he pitched six innings, limiting the Nationals to two runs on seven hits, and got the win, his tenth of the season. Boston's other run in the 4–3 final came on a
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
home run, with Craig Kimbrel notching his 25th save of the season. In the second game of the series, the Red Sox had a pair of three-run home runs from Eduardo Núñez and Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
, plus a two-run shot from J. D. Martinez, en route to an 11–4 win. On Independence Day (United States), Independence Day, the third game of the series was scoreless through six innings, until Boston score twice in the seventh and once in the ninth, for a 3–0 victory to complete the sweep. Jackie Bradley Jr. had two RBIs, while Eduardo Rodríguez captured his 10th win of the season.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (18–7 runs) July 6–July 8, at
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are an American professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League Central, Central Division. The team ...
In the series opener, the Red Sox scored four runs in the first, and another four in the second, jumping out early in what would be a 10–5 win.
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
, J. D. Martinez, and Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
each homered, while Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
improved his record to 9–4. Tyler Thornburg, acquired by Boston in December 2016 and out for the 2017 season due to surgery, made his Red Sox debut. The second game of the series was tied at four after five innings; the Red Sox then outscored the Royals 11–0, with Royals catcher Drew Butera facing six batters to record the final Boston out in the ninth, for a 15–4 final. Andrew Benintendi had a home run and a double, going 2-for-2 along with four walks, batting behind Betts who went 4-for-6. David Price had a no decision, leaving after innings, with Heath Hembree picking up the win after pitching hitless innings in relief. In the final game of the series, Rick Porcello allowed nine hits in seven innings, but held the Royals to three runs and got the win, improving his season record to 11–3. Boston's three-run seventh inning was the difference in the 7–4 final score. Benintendi was 4-for-5 at the plate, while Craig Kimbrel recorded his 27th save of the year.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (32–13 runs) July 9–July 11, vs. Texas Rangers
The Red Sox' winning streak was extended to seven games with a 5–0 victory in the opening game of the series. Boston's runs came on a Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce two-run homer in the first, and a J. D. Martinez three-run homer in the eighth. Eduardo Rodríguez improved his record to 11–3 for the season. In the middle game of the series, the Red Sox sent nine men to the plate in a five-run third inning, and won again, 8–4. Boston used six pitchers in the game, with reliever
Matt Barnes
Matt Kelly Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies an ...
getting the win; Héctor Velázquez, making a spot start, left after three innings. A 4–2 Boston win in the final game of the series completed the sweep, with Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
improving his record to 10–4 for the season. Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
was 3-for-4 at the plate including a triple.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (17–6 runs)
July 12–July 15, vs. Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. Since 1989, the team has p ...
In the opener of a four-game series, Boston scored all but one of their runs in the fourth inning as they defeated Toronto, 6–4, extending their winning streak to ten games.
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
hit the team's eighth grand slam of the season, in a 13-pitch at bat—a full count plus seven pitches fouled off—as he went 2-for-4 with five RBIs. With a 66–29 record, the Red Sox reached 37 games over .500 for the first time since 1949 Boston Red Sox season, 1949. Boston's winning streak came to an end in the second game of the series, a 13–7 loss to Toronto. The two teams used a total of 13 pitchers, as both starters only retired a combined 15 batters. Betts was 3-for-4 at the plate—raising his average to .357 for the season—along with a walk, two RBIs, and two runs scored. The third game of the series went to extra innings, after Boston scored the tying run in the bottom of the ninth on back-to-back doubles by Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
and Jackie Bradley Jr. In the bottom of the tenth, the Red Sox loaded the bases on an error, a single, and an Intentional base on balls, intentional walk. Bogaerts then hit a Walk-off home run, walk-off grand slam to win the game, 6–2. It was Bogaerts' third grand slam of the season and the Red Sox' ninth. Boston won the final game of series, 5–2, with Bogaerts again homering and Craig Kimbrel getting his 30th save of the season. The Red Sox reached the 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, All-Star break with MLB's best record (68–30, a .694 winning percentage) and a game lead over the Yankees in the AL East
The American League East is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. MLB consists of an East, Central, and West division for each of its two 15-team leagues, the American League (AL) and National League (NL). This division was created bef ...
.Red Sox won the series 3–1 (24–21 runs) In an 8–6 American League win in 10 innings, four of the five Red Sox all-stars played in the game.
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
started in right field and was 0-for-3 at the plate, while J. D. Martinez started at DH and was 1-for-2. Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
was the AL starting pitcher, striking out one and allowing one hit in an inning of work. Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
was 2-for-3 after entering the game at first base. Closer Craig Kimbrel did not play.
July 20–July 22, at 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Detroit TigersThe one and only run in the first game of the series came in the top of the first inning, when Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce drove in Andrew Benintendi. It was the Red Sox' first 1–0 win since the second game of the season. David Price pitched scoreless innings for the win, with Craig Kimbrel getting the save. Boston fell to Detroit in the second game of the series, 5–0, despite outhitting the Tigers, 8–7. Starter
Brian Johnson
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Johnson was one of the founding members of th ...
took the loss, although both runs he allowed in five innings of work were Earned run, unearned. The Red Sox won the series' final game, 9–1, with Jackie Bradley Jr. going 2-for-4 with three RBIs, while Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
improved his record to 11–4.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (10–6 runs) July 23–July 24, at
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles (also known as the O's) are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division. As one of the America ...
A 5–3 win in the first game of the series gave Boston a 71–31 record, reaching 40 games over .500 for the first time since their 1949 Boston Red Sox season, 1949 season. Rick Porcello pitched six scoreless innings for the win, while
Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
hit his 12th home run of the season. For the second game of the series, the Red Sox activated Drew Pomeranz
Thomas Andrew Pomeranz (born November 22, 1988), nicknamed Big Smooth, is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, ...
from the disabled list; he took the mound for the first time since May 31. Pomeranz allowed four runs in innings, taking the loss as Baltimore prevailed, 7–6. Trailing 7–3 after five innings, Boston scored twice in the eighth and once in the ninth to nearly force extra innings. J. D. Martinez had two home runs, increasing his total to 31 for the season; Blake Swihart and Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
had one each. The third and final game of the series was postponed, due to rain. The Red Sox had jumped out to a 5–0 lead—including home runs from Betts, Martinez, and Andrew Benintendi—in two innings of play before the game was halted; however, those statistics are discarded, as the game will be replayed from the start.Red Sox split the series 1–1 (11–10 runs) July 26–July 29, vs.
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. The Twins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League Central, Central Division. The team is named afte ...
Minnesota won the first game of the series, 2–1, with two late runs after Boston had gone out to a 1–0 lead in the second inning. The Red Sox threatened in the bottom of the ninth, loading the bases with two outs, with Twins closer Fernando Rodney striking out Jackie Bradley Jr. to complete the save. In the second game of the series, Boston took a 2–0 lead in the fifth inning via a Bradley Jr. home run. The Twins got back one run in the seventh, and then scored two runs off of closer Craig Kimbrel with two outs in the ninth, to take a 3–2 lead.
Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
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forced extra innings with a home run in the bottom of the ninth, and Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
opened the bottom of the tenth with a walk-off home run
In baseball, a walk-off home run is a home run that ends the game. For a home run to end the game, it must be hit in the bottom of the final inning and generate enough runs to exceed the opponent's score. Because the opponent will not have an opp ...
, giving the Red Sox a 4–3 win. Boston won the third game of the series, 10–4, with Rick Porcello improving his record to 13–4 for the year. Five Red Sox batters had two hits each, including J. D. Martinez who hit his 32nd home run of the season. Boston won the final game of the series, 3–0, with Martinez going 2-for-4 and driving in all three runs. Recently acquired starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi made his Red Sox debut, allowing four hits in seven innings while striking out five and issuing no walks.Red Sox won the series 3–1 (18–9 runs) July 30–July 31, vs. 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Philadelphia Phillies
The first game of the series was tied 1–1 at the end of five innings, with no further scoring until the bottom of the 13th, when Blake Swihart drove in Eduardo Núñez for a 2–1 victory. All of Boston's hits came from the bottom four spots in the order, which went a collective 7-for-19. Philadelphia won the second and final game of the series, 3–1. Newly acquired second baseman Ian Kinsler made his Red Sox debut and went 1-for-4.
Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
drove in Swihart for Boston's only run.Red Sox split the series 1–1 (3–4 runs)
August
August 2–August 5, vs. New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Am ...
In the first game of the four game set, the Yankees jumped out to an early 4–0 lead, only to see Boston score the next 10 runs, including eight in the fourth inning, en route to a 15–7 final. Much of the offense came from the top third of the Red Sox order:
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
was 4-for-4 plus two walks, Andrew Benintendi was 3-for-6 with three RBIs, and Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce was 3-for-5 with six RBIs; all three of his hits were home runs. Pearce joined Kevin Millar and Mo Vaughn as the only Red Sox players to have a three-homer game against the Yankees. In the second game of the series, Rick Porcello allowed only one run and one hit in a complete game effort, improving his record to 14–4 as the Red Sox won, 4–1. Alex Cora had been ejected in the bottom of the first inning, his first ejection as Boston manager, after taking exception to warnings issued to both dugouts. Boston then scored three runs, with two coming on a Pearce homer. Ian Kinsler had to leave the game due to injury, and was later placed on the disabled list; Betts replaced him at second base for several innings, his first time playing the position since 2014. Boston won the third game of the series, 4–1, with Nathan Eovaldi allowing no runs and three hits in eight innings. Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
and J. D. Martinez both hit home runs. The Red Sox completed the four-game sweep in a 10-inning, 5–4 win that was broadcast on ''Sunday Night Baseball''. A Betts solo home run put Boston ahead in the fifth inning; however, New York capitalized on a Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
error in the seventh inning to go ahead, 4–1. With that score, Yankees closer (baseball), closer Aroldis Chapman came on in the bottom of the ninth, but struggled, striking out two and walking three. With the bases loaded, a Martinez single cut the lead to 4–3. A Bogaerts grounder then drew an errant throw from Yankees third baseman Miguel Andújar, allowing Jackie Bradley Jr. to score the tying run. The game went to extra innings after Moreland struck out, with Matt Barnes
Matt Kelly Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies an ...
retiring the side in order in the top of the 10th. In the bottom of the 10th, Sandy León hit a two-out single and advanced to second on a wild pitch
In baseball, a wild pitch (WP) is charged against a pitcher when his pitch is too high, too short, or too wide of home plate for the catcher to control with ordinary effort, thereby allowing a baserunner, or the batter (on an uncaught third st ...
. Betts was Intentional base on balls, intentionally walked, and Tony Renda made his Red Sox debut as a pinch runner for León. Benintendi then singled to center, scoring Renda, to secure the win and complete the sweep.Red Sox won the series 4–0 (28–13 runs) August 7–August 9, at
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. Since 1989, the team has p ...
The first game of the series found Toronto leading, 3–1, when Boston scored four in the top of the eighth, including three on a J. D. Martinez home run, to take a 5–3 lead. Toronto then forced extra innings, with a run each in the bottom of the eighth and ninth innings. In the top of the tenth, Boston scored five runs, via homers by
Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
and Jackie Bradley Jr. Toronto could only answer with two runs, for a 10–7 final and fifth consecutive Red Sox win. In the series' second game, Boston jumped out to a 4–0 lead after three innings, ultimately winning 10–5. Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
Dev ...
hit a home run in his first game back from the disabled list. Boston's winning streak then ended at six games, as Toronto won the final game of the series, 8–5. Rick Porcello gave up seven runs in four innings, taking the loss. Martinez hit his 35th home run of the season, while Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
' ninth inning homer completed hitting for the cycle, the cycle, the first of his career and first of the 2018 Major League Baseball season, 2018 MLB season.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (25–20 runs) August 10–August 12, at
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles (also known as the O's) are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division. As one of the America ...
In a game with 33 total hits, the Red Sox out-slugged the Orioles, 19–12, in the first game of the series. Trailing 8–5 after five innings, Boston scored six runs in the sixth, three in the seventh, and five in the eighth.
Drew Pomeranz
Thomas Andrew Pomeranz (born November 22, 1988), nicknamed Big Smooth, is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, ...
, pitching out of the bullpen, got the win, while Brock Holt went 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Holt, Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
, and Andrew Benintendi each homered. J. D. Martinez had two RBIs, giving him 101 for the season. The second game of the series—the first game of a day-night doubleheader (baseball), doubleheader to make-up a July 25 rainout—was won by Boston, 5–0. David Price pitched six shutout innings, while Jackie Bradley Jr. hit two home runs and Eduardo Núñez also homered. In the second game of the doubleheader, Boston used seven pitchers en route to a 6–4 win. Martinez hit two home runs, giving him 37 for the season, while Craig Kimbrel recorded his 34th save of the year. Boston won the fourth and final game of the series, 4–1, with Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
recording the win in his return from the disabled list. Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce homered, and Kimbrel picked up his second save in two days.Red Sox won the series 4–0 (34–17 runs) August 14–August 15, at 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Philadelphia Phillies
Rick Porcello pitched seven innings, holding the Phillies to two hits and one run, as the Red Sox won the opener of a two-game set, 2–1. Boston's runs came on solo homers by Sandy León and pinch hitter Brock Holt. The Phillies won the second game, 7–4, their three-run seventh inning being the difference.
Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
had three RBIs on a bases-loaded double.Red Sox split the series 1–1 (6–8 runs) August 17–August 19, vs.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in the Tampa Bay area. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. They are one of two major ...
In the opening game of the series, Tampa Bay scored three times in the top of the first inning, but was held scoreless for the rest of the game, as Boston won, 7–3.
Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
had two doubles and a triple, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs. In the second game of the series, the Red Sox jumped out to a 4–0 lead after the first inning, in what would be a 5–2 win. J. D. Martinez hit his 38th home run of the season, and David Price improved his record to 13–6. Tampa Bay kept Boston scoreless in the closing game of the series, 2–0, as the Red Sox were held to two hits.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (12–7 runs) August 20–August 23, vs. 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Cleveland Indians
In their first series with the Indians during 2018, Boston lost the first game, 5–4, after building a 3–0 lead through two innings. The Indians had three home runs off of Red Sox starter Rick Porcello, who took the loss. In the second game of the series, Cleveland collected 13 hits en route to a 6–3 win, giving Boston their third consecutive loss for only the second time during the season, the first being in April. Starter Nathan Eovaldi took the loss. A five-run fourth inning helped Boston win the third game of the series, 10–4.
Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
had a home run, while Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
hit two. In the final game of the series, David Price pitched eight shutout innings, as the Red Sox won, 7–0. Boston sent 11 men to the plate in the fifth inning, scoring six times.Red Sox split the series 2–2 (24–15 runs) August 24–August 26, at
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in the Tampa Bay area. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. They are one of two major ...
This three-game series was played on Players Weekend, when MLB players are allowed and encouraged to put nicknames on the back of their uniforms. For the opening game, the nicknames used by Boston's starting lineup were as follows: Boston out-hit Tampa Bay, 13–12, in the first game of the series, but lost, 10–3. All of Boston's hits were singles, and the team had 11 men
left on base
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. J. D. Martinez and Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
were each 3-for-5 at the plate. In the second game of the series, the Red Sox took a 1–0 lead in the second inning, but were then held scoreless as the Rays won, 5–1. In the closing game of the series, Boston was held to three hits, falling 9–1 to Tampa Bay, marking the first time the Red Sox were swept in a series during the season.Red Sox lost the series 0–3 (5–24 runs) August 28–August 29, vs.
Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins are an American professional baseball team based in Miami. The Marlins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League East, East Division. The ...
In the first game of the series, Boston took a 4–1 lead into the eighth inning, when Miami scored five runs off of the Red Sox bullpen. Trailing 6–4, Boston then scored three in the bottom of the eighth to retake the lead, 7–6. In the top of the ninth, the Marlins tied the game at seven, with a run off of Closer (baseball), closer Craig Kimbrel. The Red Sox then won the game in the bottom of the ninth when the Marlins were unable to turn a double play on an Eduardo Núñez ground ball, allowing J. D. Martinez to score on a throwing error. In the second and final game of the series, Boston trailed, 5–3, going to the bottom of the seventh, when they erupted for 11 runs on 12 hits. This marked the first time a major league team recorded hits on 12 consecutive at bats in a single inning. A Base on balls, walk and a sacrifice bunt occurred, but those are only considered plate appearances, not at bats. The sequence was: single, double, single, double, double, sacrifice bunt, triple, Intentional base on balls, intentional walk, single, single, single, double, single, single, followed by a ground ball yielding a double play that ended the inning. The Red Sox sent 15 men to the plate, with five batters collecting two hits each. Tyler Thornburg recorded the win in relief, with the final score being 14–6. Both Eduardo Núñez and
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
hit home runs during the game.Red Sox won the series 2–0 (22–13 runs) August 30–August 31, at 2018 Chicago White Sox season, Chicago White Sox
In the opener of a four-game series, Boston fell behind, 4–0, until scoring nine unanswered runs; four in the seventh inning and five in the ninth inning. Ian Kinsler went 3-for-4, while
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
and J. D. Martinez both homered. Ryan Brasier notched his first MLB win, one of four Boston relievers who each pitched a scoreless inning. The second game of the series included a two-hour rain delay, as Boston was outhit by Chicago, 14–5, and lost the game, 6–1. Boston's only run was a homer by Andrew Benintendi. Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
was ejected for the first time in his career, following an eighth-inning strikeout.
September
September 1–September 2, at 2018 Chicago White Sox season, Chicago White Sox (cont.)
In the third game of a four-game series, Eduardo Rodríguez returned from the disabled list and got the win, striking out 12 in innings, as the Red Sox won, 6–1. Eduardo Núñez, Jackie Bradley Jr., and Ian Kinsler each hit home runs. Chicago won the final game of the series, 8–0, as Boston was held to five hits, and did not have a runner advance past second base.Red Sox split the series 2–2 (16–19 runs) September 3–September 5, at
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League Eas ...
The Red Sox won the series' opening game, 8–2, after holding a 3–2 lead at the end of seven innings and then scoring five unanswered runs in the final two frames. The two teams combined to use 14 pitchers; Brandon Workman got the win in relief. Ian Kinsler went 2-for-5 with three RBIs. In the second game of the series, Atlanta established an early 1–0 lead, but was held scoreless after the second inning, as Boston won, 5–1. Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce was 3-for-4 with three RBIs, and starter Rick Porcello improved his season record to 16–7. Boston completed the sweep in a come-from-behind victory in the third game of the series. Down 7–1 after seven innings, the Red Sox rallied for six runs in the top of the eighth to tie the game. After the Braves scored once in the bottom of the eighth on a solo home run by Freddie Freeman, a two-run home run by Brandon Phillips in the top of the ninth gave the Red Sox a 9–8 lead. Craig Kimbrel closed out the win in the bottom of the ninth with his 38th save of the season. Phillips, who was making his Red Sox debut, was 1-for-3 with two walks, two RBIs, and three runs scored.
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (22–11 runs) September 7–September 9, vs.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West Division. They are one of two major leag ...
The Astros won the first game of the series, 6–3, after being held scoreless through the first six innings. Starter David Price had 10 strikeouts in innings and was charged with two runs, although all of Houston's runs were scored with Red Sox relief pitchers on the mound.
Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
hit his 20th home run of the season. The Astros won the second game, 5–3, after building a 5–1 lead through four innings. Eduardo Rodríguez took the loss, allowing five runs in innings, while Bogaerts again homered. Boston won the closing game of the series, 6–5, with Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
hitting a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth to break a 5–5 tie. The Red Sox had built a 5–1 lead through five innings, only to see the Astros plate four runs in the sixth to tie the game. J. D. Martinez hit his 40th home run of the season, while Bogaerts was 4-for-4 with a walk and an RBI. Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
went 7-for-12 during the series, raising his average to .342 for the season.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (12–16 runs) September 11–September 13, vs.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. Since 1989, the team has p ...
In the first game of the series, Toronto had a 2–0 lead through six innings, with Boston then scoring seven unanswered runs for a 7–2 final.
Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
returned from the disabled list, pitching the first inning as the Red Sox used seven pitchers in relief, with Ryan Brasier getting the win. Brock Holt hit a three-run pinch-hit home run, as the Red Sox became the first major league team to clinch a spot in the 2018 postseason. Boston won the second game of the series, 1–0, with the game's only run coming on a wild pitch
In baseball, a wild pitch (WP) is charged against a pitcher when his pitch is too high, too short, or too wide of home plate for the catcher to control with ordinary effort, thereby allowing a baserunner, or the batter (on an uncaught third st ...
in the fifth inning. Starter David Price went seven innings while striking out seven, walking none, and limiting the Blue Jays to three hits. With this win, the Red Sox reached 100 wins for the first time since their 1946 Boston Red Sox season, 1946 season. In the final game of the series, J. D. Martinez hit his 41st homer of the season to tie for the MLB lead. Toronto scored twice in the top of the eighth inning to tie the game, 3–3. Boston went ahead, 4–3, in the bottom of the inning, with Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
scoring from third on an infield error. Craig Kimbrel then retired the Blue Jays in order for his 40th save of the season.Red Sox won the series 3–0 (12–5 runs) September 14–September 16, vs. 2018 New York Mets season, New York Mets
The Red Sox were held scoreless in the first game of the series, losing 8–0 as Mets starter Noah Syndergaard allowed only three hits in seven innings. In the second game of the series, Boston overcame a 3–1 deficit, scoring four runs in the fifth inning on two-RBI doubles by Jackie Bradley Jr. and Brock Holt, for a 5–3 final. Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce was 3-for-4 at the plate, while Rick Porcello improved his record to 17–7 for the season. In the final game of the series, Boston scored three runs in the third inning, with two of those runs coming on a home run by Holt, en route to a 4–3 win. The Red Sox used a total of seven pitchers, with starter
Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
going three innings and getting a no decision.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (9–14 runs) September 18–September 20, at
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Am ...
In the opening game of the three-game series, Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi held the Yankees scoreless through six innings. However, his gem was wasted as Neil Walker (baseball), Neil Walker hit a three-run home run off of Ryan Brasier in the seventh inning, and the Yankees went on to win, 3–2. New York took the second game of the series, 10–1, with first baseman Luke Voit going 4-for-4 at the plate including three RBIs on two home runs. Boston won the closing game of the series, 11–6, with homers from Brock Holt, Jackie Bradley Jr., and
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
. The win gave the Red Sox the American League East
The American League East is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. MLB consists of an East, Central, and West division for each of its two 15-team leagues, the American League (AL) and National League (baseball), National League (NL). T ...
division title, for the third consecutive season.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (14–19 runs) September 21–September 23, at 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Cleveland Indians
Sam Travis and Tzu-Wei Lin hit their first major league home runs for Boston in a 7–5 victory in the opener, a game that saw
Matt Barnes
Matt Kelly Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies an ...
pick up his sixth win of the season after starter Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
pitched innings, giving up two earned runs and striking out seven. Cleveland won the second game of the series, 5–4, in 11 innings. Drew Pomeranz
Thomas Andrew Pomeranz (born November 22, 1988), nicknamed Big Smooth, is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, ...
took the loss in relief, with Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
Dev ...
and Blake Swihart hitting home runs for Boston. The third game of the series was again an 11-inning Cleveland win, 4–3. Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
went 4-for-6, including his 31st home run of the season; William Cuevas allowed only one run in innings of relief, but took the loss.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (14–14 runs) September 24–September 26, vs.
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles (also known as the O's) are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division. As one of the America ...
The Red Sox won their 106th game of the season, setting a new franchise record, with a 6–2 victory in the opening game of the series. Starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi allowed one run in five innings and got the win, while Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
hit his 32nd home run of the season. The second game of the series, postponed a day due to rain, saw the Red Sox score early and often, en route to a 19–3 victory. Baltimore starting pitcher Ryan Meisinger lasted only one-third of an inning while giving up five runs. David Price got the win for Boston, while J. D. Martinez, Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
, and Blake Swihart each had home runs and Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
Dev ...
went 4-for-5 including two homers and six RBIs. Betts had his 30th stolen base of the season, making him the 40th player in MLB history with at least 30 homers and 30 steals in a season, joining the 30–30 club. The Orioles won the final game of the series, 10–3, scoring seven unanswered runs after the game was tied at three at the end of the fifth inning, just their 3rd win against the Red Sox all season.Red Sox won the series 2–1 (28–15 runs) September 28–September 30, vs.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Am ...
In the first game of the final regular season series, the Yankees defeated the Red Sox, 11–6, after jumping out to an 8–0 lead after four innings. Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce had five RBIs, including Boston's tenth grand slam of the year. New York's win gave them home field advantage for the 2018 American League Wild Card Game. New York also took the second game, 8–5, their 100th win of the season. Brock Holt homered for Boston. The Red Sox won the final game of the series and their regular season, 10–2.
Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
and J. D. Martinez both homered, with Eduardo Rodríguez picking up the win as Boston used eight pitchers. Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
went 1-for-2 and finished the season with a .346 average, while Martinez finished with 43 home runs and 130 RBIs.Red Sox lost the series 1–2 (21–21 runs)
Postseason
American League Division Series vs. New York Yankees
Boston entered the Division Series as the top seed in the American League, facing New York, the 2018 American League Wild Card Game, AL Wild Card Game winner. This was the first ALDS meeting between the teams (playoff structure before 2012 precluded teams in the same division from meeting before the Championship Series). After splitting the first two games atFenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, the Red Sox won the next two games at Yankee Stadium, eliminating New York and sending Boston on to the ALCS.
The Red Sox' 16–1 defeat of the Yankees in Game 3, during a misty evening in The Bronx, included two historical footnotes. Firstly, the fifteen-run margin of victory for Boston accounted for the Yankees' worst-ever postseason defeat. The Red Sox failed to score in only the first, fifth, and sixth innings, and generated 7 of their 16 runs in the fourth inning, chasing starter Luis Severino and batting through the order. In addition, Brock Holt hitting for the cycle, hit for the cycle, the first player ever to do so in an MLB postseason game, capping off his performance with a ninth-inning home run against catcher Austin Romine, brought in to pitch when the New York bullpen was overtaxed.
;Game 1, October 5 at Fenway Park
;Game 2, October 6 at Fenway Park
;Game 3, October 8 at Yankee Stadium
;Game 4, October 9 at Yankee Stadium
American League Championship Series vs.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West Division. They are one of two major leag ...
Boston faced Houston in the Championship Series, a matchup of 100-win teams, and a rematch of the 2017 American League Division Series, 2017 ALDS, which was won by Houston. After losing Game 1 at Fenway, the Red Sox won the next four games, including three played in Houston, to eliminate the Astros and advance to the World Series
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB). It has been contested since between the champion teams of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). The winning team, determined through a best- ...
. Game 1 starter Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
had a stomach issue during the week, which included brief hospital stay, and manager Alex Cora decided not to have him start Game 5. David Price started in his place and held Houston scoreless through six innings while allowing just three hits and striking out nine. It was Price's first win in 12 career postseason starts. Jackie Bradley Jr., who had nine run batted in, RBIs in the series on three hits (a double and two home runs), was named League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award, ALCS MVP.
;Game 1, October 13 at Fenway Park
;Game 2, October 14 at Fenway Park
;Game 3, October 16 at Minute Maid Park
;Game 4, October 17 at Minute Maid Park
;Game 5, October 18 at Minute Maid Park
World Series vs.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Div ...
The Red Sox and Dodgers franchises met in the World Series for the second time; the first was a Boston win in 1916 World Series, 1916. Game 1 was highlighted by neither Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
nor Clayton Kershaw making it through the fifth inning, and a pinch hit three-run home run by Eduardo Núñez, as Boston won, 8–4. Game 2 starter David Price held the Dodgers to two runs on three hits in six innings, while striking out five, picking up his second win of the postseason, as the Red Sox won, 4–2. Game 3 became the longest game in World Series history, both in innings (18) and by time (7 hours and 20 minutes). Nathan Eovaldi pitched six innings in relief, allowing only two hits prior to a walk-off home run
In baseball, a walk-off home run is a home run that ends the game. For a home run to end the game, it must be hit in the bottom of the final inning and generate enough runs to exceed the opponent's score. Because the opponent will not have an opp ...
by Max Muncy for a 3–2 Dodgers win. Eduardo Rodríguez started Game 4, holding the Dodgers scoreless through five innings, but then yielding four runs in the sixth. The Red Sox stormed back with help from Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
and Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce, scoring nine runs in the final three innings, winning the game, 9–6, for a 3–1 series lead. Game 5 started with three first-inning runs, with Boston holding a 2–1 edge. There was no further scoring until the Red Sox scored one run in each of the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings. Price, pitching on short rest, held the Dodgers to one run on three hits in seven innings. Game 1 starter Chris Sale was brought in to close the ninth inning. The game ended in a 5–1 final for Boston, the franchise's fourth World Series championship in 15 years. Price got the win, his second of the World Series and third of the postseason. Pearce had three RBIs on two home runs in the game, giving him a total of three home runs and eight RBIs in the series—he was named World Series Most Valuable Player Award, World Series MVP. The team's motto during the season, "do damage", became "damage done" upon their victory.
;Game 1, October 23 at Fenway Park
;Game 2, October 24 at Fenway Park
;Game 3, October 26 at Dodger Stadium
;Game 4, October 27 at Dodger Stadium
;Game 5, October 28 at Dodger Stadium
Postseason rosters
, style="text-align:left" , *Pitchers: 17 Nathan Eovaldi 22 Rick Porcello 24 David Price 32Matt Barnes
Matt Kelly Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies an ...
35 Steven Wright
Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film producer. He is known for his distinctive lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and sometimes nonsensical j ...
37 Heath Hembree 41 Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
44 Brandon Workman 46 Craig Kimbrel 56 Joe Kelly 57 Eduardo Rodríguez 70 Ryan Brasier
*Catchers: 3 Sandy León 7 Christian Vázquez 23 Blake Swihart
*Infielders: 2 Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
5 Ian Kinsler 11 Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
Dev ...
12 Brock Holt 18 Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
25 Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce 36 Eduardo Núñez
*Outfielders: 16 Andrew Benintendi 19 Jackie Bradley Jr. 50 Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
*Designated hitters: 28 J. D. Martinez
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*Pitchers: 17 Nathan Eovaldi 22 Rick Porcello 24 David Price 32 Matt Barnes
Matt Kelly Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies an ...
37 Heath Hembree 41 Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
44 Brandon Workman 46 Craig Kimbrel 56 Joe Kelly 57 Eduardo Rodríguez 70 Ryan Brasier
*Catchers: 3 Sandy León 7 Christian Vázquez 23 Blake Swihart
*Infielders: 2 Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
5 Ian Kinsler 11 Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
Dev ...
12 Brock Holt 18 Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
25 Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce 36 Eduardo Núñez
*Outfielders: 16 Andrew Benintendi 19 Jackie Bradley Jr. 50 Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
*Designated hitters: 28 J. D. Martinez
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*Pitchers: 17 Nathan Eovaldi 22 Rick Porcello 24 David Price 31 Drew Pomeranz
Thomas Andrew Pomeranz (born November 22, 1988), nicknamed Big Smooth, is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, ...
32 Matt Barnes
Matt Kelly Barnes (born March 9, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies an ...
37 Heath Hembree 41 Chris Sale
Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed ...
46 Craig Kimbrel 56 Joe Kelly 57 Eduardo Rodríguez 70 Ryan Brasier
*Catchers: 3 Sandy León 7 Christian Vázquez 23 Blake Swihart
*Infielders: 2 Xander Bogaerts
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; ) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Neth ...
5 Ian Kinsler 11 Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers Calcaño ( ; born October 24, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
Dev ...
12 Brock Holt 18 Mitch Moreland
Mitchell Austin Moreland (born September 6, 1985), nicknamed "2-Bags", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego ...
25 Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce 36 Eduardo Núñez
*Outfielders: 16 Andrew Benintendi 19 Jackie Bradley Jr. 50 Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...
*Designated hitters: 28 J. D. Martinez
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Season standings
American League East
American League Wild Card
Red Sox team leaders
Minimum 3.1 plate appearances per team games playedAVG qualified batters: Benintendi, Betts, Bogaerts, Bradley, Martinez, Nuñez
Minimum 1 inning pitched per team games played
ERA & WHIP qualified pitchers: Porcello, Price
Record against opponents
Roster
MLB debuts
Red Sox players who made their MLB debuts during the 2018 regular season: * March 31: Bobby Poyner * April 1: Marcus Walden * June 7: Jalen BeeksTransactions
Notable transactions of/for players on the 40-man roster during the 2018 regular season: * April 23: Pitcher Roenis Elías was traded to theSeattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle. The Mariners compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West Division. The team joined the American ...
for cash or a Player to be named later, PTBNL; the Red Sox later received minor league OF/1B Eric Filia; however, he failed his physical and was returned to the Mariners, with cash considerations completing the trade.
* May 25: First baseman Hanley Ramírez
Hanley Ramírez (born December 23, 1983) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Florida / Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland Indians. Ram� ...
was designated for assignment
Designated for assignment (DFA) is a contractual term used in Major League Baseball (MLB). A player who is designated for assignment is immediately removed from the team's 40-man roster, after which the team must, within seven days, return the pla ...
.
* June 28: OF/1B Steve Pearce (baseball), Steve Pearce was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league infielder Santiago Espinal.
* July 25: Pitcher Jalen Beeks was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in the Tampa Bay area. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. They are one of two major ...
for pitcher Nathan Eovaldi.
* July 30: Second baseman Ian Kinsler was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are an American professional baseball team based in the Greater Los Angeles, Greater Los Angeles area. The Angels compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, ...
for Triple-A pitchers Ty Buttrey and Williams Jerez.
Amateur draft
Boston's first 15 selections in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft, 2018 MLB draft, held on June 4–6, are listed below. Elih Marrero is the son of former MLB player Eli Marrero.Nicholas Lucky did not sign; he chose to attend Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball, Coastal Carolina.
Game log
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 1 , , March 29 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–6 , , Austin Pruitt, Pruitt (1–0) , , Carson Smith (baseball), Smith (0–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (1) , ,Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (nicknamed "The Trop") is a domed multipurpose stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. "The Trop" was the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season, 1998 to ...
, , 31,042 , , 0–1 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 2 , , March 30 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 1–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–0) , , Chaz Roe, Roe (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (nicknamed "The Trop") is a domed multipurpose stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. "The Trop" was the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season, 1998 to ...
, , 19,203 , , 1–1 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 3 , , March 31 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–2 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (1–0) , , Andrew Kittredge, Kittredge (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2) , ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (nicknamed "The Trop") is a domed multipurpose stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. "The Trop" was the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season, 1998 to ...
, , 17,838 , , 2–1 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 4 , , April 1 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 2–1 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (1–0) , , José Alvarado (baseball), Alvarado (0–1) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1) , ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (nicknamed "The Trop") is a domed multipurpose stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. "The Trop" was the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season, 1998 to ...
, , 14,256 , , 3–1 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 5 , , April 2 , , @ 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 7–3 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–0) , , Trevor Richards (baseball), Richards (0–1) , , —, , Marlins Park , , 11,113 , , 4–1 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 6 , , April 3 , , @ 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 4–2 (13) , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (1–0) , , Tayron Guerrero, Guerrero (0–1) , , —, , Marlins Park , , 14,953 , , 5–1 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 7 , , April 5 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–2 (12) , , Bobby Poyner, Poyner (1–0) , , Andrew Kittredge, Kittredge (0–2) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,134 , , 6–1 , W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 8 , , April 7 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 10–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (2–0) , , Jacob Faria, Faria (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 31,821 , , 7–1 W7
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 9 , , April 8 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 8–7 , , Carson Smith (baseball), Smith (1–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (3) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 31,979 , , 8–1 , W8
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 10 , , April 10 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 14–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (1–0) , , Luis Severino, Severino (2–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 32,357 , , 9–1 , W9
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 11 , , April 11 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 7–10 , , Masahiro Tanaka, Tanaka (2–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 32,400 , , 9–2 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 12 , , April 12 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 6–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (3–0) , , Sonny Gray, Gray (1–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (4) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,341 , , 10–2 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 13 , , April 13 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 7–3 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (1–0) , , Chris Tillman, Tillman (0–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 32,610 , , 11–2 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 14 , , April 14 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 10–3 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (2–0) , , Alex Cobb, Cobb (0–1) , , Marcus Walden, Walden (1) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 33,584 , , 12–2 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 15 , , April 15 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 3–1 , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (2–0) , , Dylan Bundy, Bundy (0–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (5) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 32,489 , , 13–2 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bbb" , —, , April 16 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , colspan=8, ''Postponed (rain). Makeup date May 17.'' , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 16 , , April 17 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 10–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–1) , , Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani (2–1) , , —, , Angel Stadium , , 44,822 , , 14–2 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 17 , , April 18 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 9–0 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (4–0) , , Tyler Skaggs, Skaggs (2–1) , , —, , Angel Stadium , , 34,508 , , 15–2 ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 18 , , April 19 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 8–2 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (2–0) , , Nick Tropeano, Tropeano (1–1) , , —, , Angel Stadium , , 36,253 , , 16–2 ,
W7
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 19 , , April 20 , , @ 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 7–3 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (3–0) , , Kendall Graveman, Graveman (0–4) , , —, , Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum , , 23,473 , , 17–2 ,
W8
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 20 , , April 21 , , @ 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 0–3 , , Sean Manaea, Manaea (3–2) , , Chris Sale, Sale (1–1) , , —, , Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum , , 25,746 , , 17–3 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 21 , , April 22 , , @ 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 1–4 , , Blake Treinen, Treinen (1–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–2) , , —, , Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum , , 29,804 , , 17–4 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 22 , , April 24 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 3–4 (10), , Tyler Clippard, Clippard (3–0) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (0–1) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 20,070 , , 17–5 ,
L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 23 , , April 25 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 4–3 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (3–0) , , Danny Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (6) , , Rogers Centre , , 18,914 , , 18–5 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 24 , , April 26 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–4 , , Chris Sale, Sale (2–1) , , Marco Estrada (baseball), Estrada (2–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (7) , , Rogers Centre , , 23,571 , , 19–5 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 25 , , April 27 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–4 , , Blake Snell, Snell (4–1) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (0–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (5) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 32,620 , , 19–6 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 26 , , April 28 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 6–12 , , Ryan Yarbrough, Yarbrough (1–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 35,795 , , 19–7 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 27 , , April 29 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–3 , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1–1) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (2–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 32,888 , , 20–7 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 28 , , April 30 , , 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 10–6 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (4–0) , , Jason Hammel, Hammel (0–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 31,314 , , 21–7 , W2
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 29 , , May 1 , , 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 6–7 (13), , Kelvin Herrera, Herrera (1–0) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–1) , , Brian Flynn (baseball), Flynn (1) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 34,466 , , 21–8 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 30 , , May 2 , , 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 5–4 , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–1) , , Danny Duffy, Duffy (0–4) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (8) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 32,267 , , 22–8 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 31 , , May 3 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 5–11 , , Mike Minor (baseball), Minor (3–1) , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–4) , , —, , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 22,348 , , 22–9 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 32 , , May 4 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 5–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (5–0) , , Bartolo Colón, Colón (1–1) , , —, , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 31,404 , , 23–9 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 33 , , May 5 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 6–5 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1–0) , , Keone Kela, Kela (2–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (9) , , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 35,728 , , 24–9 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 34 , , May 6 , , @ 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 6–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (2–1) , , Doug Fister, Fister (1–3) , , —, , Globe Life Park in Arlington, Globe Life Park , , 28,360 , , 25–9 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 35 , , May 8 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 2–3 , , David Robertson (baseball), Robertson (3–1) , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (2–1) , , Aroldis Chapman, Chapman (8) , , Yankee Stadium , , 45,773 , , 25–10 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 36 , , May 9 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 6–9 , , Jonathan Holder, Holder (1–1) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (0–1) , , Aroldis Chapman, Chapman (9) , , Yankee Stadium , , 47,088 , , 25–11 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 37 , , May 10 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–4 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (2–0) , , Dellin Betances, Betances (1–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (10) , , Yankee Stadium , , 46,899 , , 26–11 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 38 , , May 11 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 3–5 (12), , Sam Gaviglio, Gaviglio (1–0) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–2) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 28,695 , , 26–12 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 39 , , May 12 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (3–4) , , Marco Estrada (baseball), Estrada (2–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (11), , Rogers Centre , , 37,588 , , 27–12 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 40 , , May 13 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–3 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (5–0) , , Joe Biagini, Biagini (0–2) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (2) , , Rogers Centre , , 37,888 , , 28–12 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 41 , , May 14 , , 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 5–6 , , Sean Manaea, Manaea (5–4) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (5–1) , , Blake Treinen, Treinen (7) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 35,249 , , 28–13 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 42 , , May 15 , , 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 3–5 , , Daniel Mengden, Mengden (3–4) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (3–1) , , Blake Treinen, Treinen (8) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 34,906 , , 28–14 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 43 , , May 16 , , 2018 Oakland Athletics season, Athletics , , 6–4 , , Chris Sale, Sale (4–1) , , Trevor Cahill, Cahill (1–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (12) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 34,947 , , 29–14 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 44 , , May 17 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (4–4) , , Kevin Gausman, Gausman (3–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,615 , , 30–14 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 45 , , May 18 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 4–7 , , Alex Cobb, Cobb (1–5) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–2) , , Brad Brach, Brach (6) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 34,935 , , 30–15 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 46 , , May 19 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (6–1) , , Dylan Bundy, Bundy (2–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (13) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 34,195 , , 31–15 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 47 , , May 20 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–0 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (4–1) , , David Hess (baseball), Hess (1–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 35,550 , , 32–15 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 48 , , May 22 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–2 , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–1) , , Jacob Faria, Faria (3–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (14) , ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (nicknamed "The Trop") is a domed multipurpose stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. "The Trop" was the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season, 1998 to ...
, , 10,642 , , 33–15 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 49 , , May 23 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 4–1 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (3–0) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (2–5) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (15) , ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (nicknamed "The Trop") is a domed multipurpose stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. "The Trop" was the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season, 1998 to ...
, , 10,194 , , 34–15 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 50 , , May 24 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–6 , , Blake Snell, Snell (6–3) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (6–2) , , Álex Colomé, Colomé (11) , ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (nicknamed "The Trop") is a domed multipurpose stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. "The Trop" was the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season, 1998 to ...
, , 12,468 , , 34–16 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 51 , , May 25 , , 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 6–2 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (5–1) , , Julio Teherán, Teherán (4–2) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,008 , , 35–16 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 52 , , May 26 , , 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 8–6 , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (1–0) , , Sam Freeman (baseball), Freeman (1–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (16) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,510 , , 36–16 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 53 , , May 27 , , 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 1–7 , , Mike Foltynewicz, Foltynewicz (4–3) , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–2) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,543 , , 36–17 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 54 , , May 28 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 8–3 , , David Price (baseball), Price (5–4) , , Aaron Sanchez (baseball), Sanchez (2–5) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 34,700 , , 37–17 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 55 , , May 29 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 8–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (7–2) , , Marco Estrada (baseball), Estrada (2–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (17) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 33,380 , , 38–17 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 56 , , May 30 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 6–4 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (6–1) , , Sam Gaviglio, Gaviglio (2–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (18) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 33,451 , , 39–17 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 57 , , May 31 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 2–4 , , Lance McCullers Jr., McCullers (7–3) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–3) , , Ken Giles, Giles (10) , , Minute Maid Park , , 30,658 , , 39–18 ,
L1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 58 , , June 1 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 3–7 , , Gerrit Cole, Cole (6–1) , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–3) , , —, , Minute Maid Park , , 37,244 , , 39–19 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 59 , , June 2 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 5–4 , , David Price (baseball), Price (6–4) , , Will Harris (baseball), Harris (1–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (19) , , Minute Maid Park , , 38,640 , , 40–19 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 60 , , June 3 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 9–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (8–2) , , Charlie Morton (pitcher), Morton (7–1) , , —, , Minute Maid Park , , 33,431 , , 41–19 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 61 , , June 5 , , 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 6–0 , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (2–0) , , Artie Lewicki, Lewicki (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 34,762 , , 42–19 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 62 , , June 6 , , 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 7–1 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (7–1) , , Blaine Hardy, Hardy (2–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 35,182 , , 43–19 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 63 , , June 7 , , 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 2–7 , , Matthew Boyd (baseball), Boyd (4–4) , , Jalen Beeks, Beeks (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,556 , , 43–20 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 64 , , June 8 , , 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 0–1 , , Dylan Covey, Covey (2–1) , , Chris Sale, Sale (5–4) , , Joakim Soria, Soria (7) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,593 , , 43–21 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 65 , , June 9 , , 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 4–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (7–4) , , Bruce Rondón, Rondón (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (20) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,675 , , 44–21 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 66 , , June 10 , , 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 2–5 , , Reynaldo López, López (2–4) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (8–3) , , Joakim Soria, Soria (8) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,998 , , 44–22 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 67 , , June 11 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 2–0 (12) , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (3–1) , , Mychal Givens, Givens (0–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (21) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 15,934 , , 45–22 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 68 , , June 12 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–4 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (8–1) , , David Hess (baseball), Hess (2–3) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 21,837 , , 46–22 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 69 , , June 13 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (6–4) , , Yefry Ramírez, Ramírez (0–1) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 17,217 , , 47–22 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 70 , , June 14 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 2–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (8–4) , , Félix Hernández, Hernández (6–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (22) , , Safeco Field , , 30,479 , , 48–22 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 71 , , June 15 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 6–7 , , Ryan Cook (baseball), Cook (1–0) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (0–2) , , Edwin Díaz (pitcher), Díaz (26) , , Safeco Field , , 44,459 , , 48–23 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 72 , , June 16 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 0–1 , , Wade LeBlanc, LeBlanc (3–0) , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (2–1) , , Edwin Díaz (pitcher), Díaz (27) , , Safeco Field , , 44,151 , , 48–24 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 73 , , June 17 , , @ 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 9–3 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (9–1) , , Mike Leake, Leake (7–4) , , —, , Safeco Field , , 46,462 , , 49–24 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 74 , , June 19 , , @ 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 2–6 , , Zach Duke, Duke (3–2) , , Robby Scott, Scott (0–1) , , —, , Target Field , , 28,550 , , 49–25 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 75 , , June 20 , , @ 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 1–4 , , Lance Lynn, Lynn (5–5) , , David Price (baseball), Price (8–5) , , Fernando Rodney, Rodney (16) , , Target Field , , 33,153 , , 49–26 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 76 , , June 21 , , @ 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 9–2 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (9–3) , , Kyle Gibson, Gibson (2–5) , , —, , Target Field , , 32,631 , , 50–26 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 77 , , June 22 , , 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 14–10 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–2) , , Juan Nicasio, Nicasio (1–4) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,342 , , 51–26 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 78 , , June 23 , , 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 2–7 , , Mike Leake, Leake (8–4) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (9–2) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,051 , , 51–27 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 79 , , June 24 , , 2018 Seattle Mariners season, Mariners , , 5–0 , , Chris Sale, Sale (7–4) , , Marco Gonzales, Gonzales (7–5) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,274 , , 52–27 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 80 , , June 26 , , 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 9–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (9–5) , , John Lamb (baseball, born 1990), Lamb (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,366 , , 53–27 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 81 , , June 27 , , 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 9–6 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (2–2) , , José Álvarez (baseball, born 1989), Álvarez (3–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (23) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,521 , , 54–27 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 82 , , June 28 , , 2018 Los Angeles Angels season, Angels , , 4–2 , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (6–0) , , Jaime Barría, Barría (5–4) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (24) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,992 , , 55–27 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 83 , , June 29 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 1–8 , , CC Sabathia, Sabathia (5–3) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (9–3) , , —, , Yankee Stadium , , 47,120 , , 55–28 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 84 , , June 30 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 11–0 , , Chris Sale, Sale (8–4) , , Sonny Gray, Gray (5–6) , , —, , Yankee Stadium , , 47,125 , , 56–28 ,
W1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 85 , , July 1 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 1–11 , , Luis Severino, Severino (13–2) , , David Price (baseball), Price (9–6) , , —, , Yankee Stadium , , 46,795 , , 56–29 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 86 , , July 2 , , @ 2018 Washington Nationals season, Nationals , , 4–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (10–3) , , Max Scherzer, Scherzer (10–5) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (25) , , Nationals Park , , 39,002 , , 57–29 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 87 , , July 3 , , @ 2018 Washington Nationals season, Nationals , , 11–4 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (1–0) , , Tanner Roark, Roark (3–10) , , —, , Nationals Park , , 42,531 , , 58–29 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 88 , , July 4 , , @ 2018 Washington Nationals season, Nationals , , 3–0 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (10–3) , , Ryan Madson, Madson (2–4) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (26) , , Nationals Park , , 42,528 , , 59–29 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 89 , , July 6 , , @ 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 10–5 , , Chris Sale, Sale (9–4) , , Jason Hammel, Hammel (2–11) , , —, , Kauffman Stadium , , 24,673 , , 60–29 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 90 , , July 7 , , @ 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 15–4 , , Heath Hembree, Hembree (4–1) , , Jason Adam, Adam (0–2) , , —, , Kauffman Stadium , , 30,347 , , 61–29 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 91 , , July 8 , , @ 2018 Kansas City Royals season, Royals , , 7–4 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (11–3) , , Heath Fillmyer, Fillmyer (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (27) , , Kauffman Stadium , , 28,443 , , 62–29 ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 92 , , July 9 , , 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 5–0 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (11–3) , , Mike Minor (baseball), Minor (6–5) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,754 , , 63–29 , W7
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 93 , , July 10 , , 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 8–4 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (3–2) , , Yovani Gallardo, Gallardo (3–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,883 , , 64–29 , W8
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 94 , , July 11 , , 2018 Texas Rangers season, Rangers , , 4–2 , , Chris Sale, Sale (10–4) , , Bartolo Colón, Colón (5–7) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (28) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,920 , , 65–29 , W9
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 95 , , July 12 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 6–4 , , David Price (baseball), Price (10–6) , , J. A. Happ, Happ (10–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (29) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,182 , , 66–29 , W10
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 96 , , July 13 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 7–13 , , Jake Petricka, Petricka (1–0) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (11–4) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,018 , , 66–30 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 97 , , July 14 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 6–2 (10) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2–1) , , Chris Rowley, Rowley (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,390 , , 67–30 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 98 , , July 15 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–2 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (2–0) , , Marcus Stroman, Stroman (2–7) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (30) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,940 , , 68–30 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 99 , , July 20 , , @ 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 1–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (11–6) , , Matthew Boyd (baseball), Boyd (4–9) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (31) , , Comerica Park , , 33,817 , , 69–30 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 100 , , July 21 , , @ 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 0–5 , , Mike Fiers, Fiers (7–6) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (1–3) , , —, , Comerica Park , , 31,682 , , 69–31 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 101 , , July 22 , , @ 2018 Detroit Tigers season, Tigers , , 9–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (11–4) , , Blaine Hardy, Hardy (3–3) , , —, , Comerica Park , , 25,012 , , 70–31 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 102 , , July 23 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (12–4) , , Kevin Gausman, Gausman (4–8) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (32) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 16,885 , , 71–31 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 103 , , July 24 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–7 , , Yefry Ramírez, Ramírez (1–3) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–4) , , Brad Brach, Brach (11) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 13,342 , , 71–32 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bbb;" , —, , July 25 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , colspan=8, ''Postponed (rain). Makeup date August 11.'' , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 104 , , July 26 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 1–2 , , Kyle Gibson, Gibson (5–7) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (3–3) , , Fernando Rodney, Rodney (22) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,439 , , 71–33 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 105 , , July 27 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 4–3 (10) , , Tyler Thornburg, Thornburg (1–0) , , Matt Belisle, Belisle (1–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,273 , , 72–33 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 106 , , July 28 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 10–4 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (13–4) , , Jake Odorizzi, Odorizzi (4–7) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,798 , , 73–33 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 107 , , July 29 , , 2018 Minnesota Twins season, Twins , , 3–0 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (4–4) , , José Berríos, Berríos (10–8) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (33) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,785 , , 74–33 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 108 , , July 30 , , 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 2–1 (13) , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (7–0) , , Austin Davis (baseball), Davis (1–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,722 , , 75–33 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 109 , , July 31 , , 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 1–3 , , Jake Arrieta, Arrieta (9–6) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (1–5) , , Seranthony Domínguez, Domínguez (11) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,816 , , 75–34 , L1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 110 , , Aug 2 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 15–7 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (2–3) , , Jonathan Holder, Holder (1–2) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,317 , , 76–34 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 111 , , Aug 3 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 4–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (14–4) , , Luis Severino, Severino (14–5) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,231 , , 77–34 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 112 , , August 4 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 4–1 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–4) , , Chance Adams, Adams (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,699 , , 78–34 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 113 , , August 5 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–4 (10) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (4–3) , , Jonathan Holder, Holder (1–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,830 , , 79–34 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 114 , , August 7 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 10–7 (10) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (3–1) , , Ken Giles, Giles (0–3) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 31,855 , , 80–34 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 115 , , August 8 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 10–5 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (3–3) , , Mike Hauschild, Hauschild (1–1) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 36,798 , , 81–34 ,
W6
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 116 , , August 9 , , @ 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 5–8 , , Ryan Borucki, Borucki (2–2) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (14–5) , , —, , Rogers Centre , , 28,415 , , 81–35 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 117 , , August 10 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 19–12 , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (2–5) , , Miguel Castro, Castro (2–7) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 23,649 , , 82–35 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 118 , , August 11 (1) , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 5–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (12–6) , , Jimmy Yacabonis, Yacabonis (0–1) , , —, , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 18,003 , , 83–35 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 119 , , August 11 (2) , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–4 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (4–0) , , Mike Wright (baseball), Wright (3–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (34) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 24,051 , , 84–35 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 120 , , August 12 , , @ 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 4–1 , , Chris Sale, Sale (12–4) , , Alex Cobb, Cobb (3–15) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (35) , , Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Camden Yards , , 25,303 , , 85–35 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 121 , , August 14 , , @ 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 2–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (15–5) , , Tommy Hunter (baseball), Hunter (3–2) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (36) , , Citizens Bank Park , , 33,081 , , 86–35 ,
W5
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 122 , , August 15 , , @ 2018 Philadelphia Phillies season, Phillies , , 4–7 , , Tommy Hunter (baseball), Hunter (4–2) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (4–1) , , Seranthony Domínguez, Domínguez (13) , , Citizens Bank Park , , 35,266 , , 86–36 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 123 , , August 17 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 7–3 , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (4–3) , , Yonny Chirinos, Chirinos (1–5) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,012 , , 87–36 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 124 , , August 18 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 5–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (13–6) , , Tyler Glasnow, Glasnow (1–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (37) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,654 , , 88–36 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 125 , , August 19 , , 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 0–2 , , Jalen Beeks, Beeks (2–1) , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (7–1) , , Sergio Romo, Romo (16) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,242 , , 88–37 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 126 , , August 20 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 4–5 , , Corey Kluber, Kluber (16–6) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (15–6) , , Cody Allen, Allen (25) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,274 , , 88–38 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 127 , , August 21 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 3–6 , , Shane Bieber, Bieber (7–2) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–5) , , Brad Hand, Hand (29) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,188 , , 88–39 , L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 128 , , August 22 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 10–4 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (5–3) , , Carlos Carrasco (baseball), Carrasco (15–7) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,107 , , 89–39 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 129 , , August 23 , , 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 7–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (14–6) , , Adam Plutko, Plutko (4–4) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,396 , , 90–39 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 130 , , August 24 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 3–10 , , Jalen Beeks, Beeks (3–1) , , Héctor Velázquez (baseball), Velázquez (7–2) , , —, ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (nicknamed "The Trop") is a domed multipurpose stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. "The Trop" was the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season, 1998 to ...
, , 19,723 , , 90–40 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 131 , , August 25 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 1–5 , , Ryne Stanek, Stanek (2–3) , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (15–7) , , —, ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (nicknamed "The Trop") is a domed multipurpose stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. "The Trop" was the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season, 1998 to ...
, , 25,695 , , 90–41 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 132 , , August 26 , , @ 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season, Rays , , 1–9 , , Blake Snell, Snell (16–5) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–6) , , —, ,
Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field (nicknamed "The Trop") is a domed multipurpose stadium located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. "The Trop" was the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season, 1998 to ...
, , 23,448 , , 90–42 , L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 133 , , August 28 , , 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 8–7 , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (4–1) , , Drew Steckenrider, Steckenrider (4–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,708 , , 91–42 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 134 , , August 29 , , 2018 Miami Marlins season, Marlins , , 14–6 , , Tyler Thornburg, Thornburg (2–0) , , Adam Conley, Conley (3–4) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,628 , , 92–42 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 135 , , August 30 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 9–4 , , Ryan Brasier, Brasier (1–0) , , Thyago Vieira, Vieira (1–1) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 18,015 , , 93–42 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 136 , , August 31 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 1–6 , , Dylan Covey, Covey (5–12) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (5–7) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 23,625 , , 93–43 ,
L1
, - , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 137 , , September 1 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 6–1 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (12–3) , , Carlos Rodón, Rodón (6–4) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 22,639 , , 94–43 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 138 , , September 2 , , @ 2018 Chicago White Sox season, White Sox , , 0–8 , , James Shields (baseball), Shields (6–15) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (4–4) , , —, , Guaranteed Rate Field , , 30,745 , , 94–44 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 139 , , September 3 , , @ 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 8–2 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (3–0) , , Touki Toussaint, Toussaint (1–1) , , —, , SunTrust Park , , 40,394 , , 95–44 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 140 , , September 4 , , @ 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 5–1 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (16–7) , , Sean Newcomb, Newcomb (11–8) , , —, , SunTrust Park , , 35,333 , , 96–44 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 141 , , September 5 , , @ 2018 Atlanta Braves season, Braves , , 9–8 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (4–0) , , A. J. Minter, Minter (4–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (38) , , SunTrust Park , , 28,386 , , 97–44 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 142 , , September 7 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 3–6 , , Ryan Pressly, Pressly (2–1) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (4–2) , , Roberto Osuna, Osuna (14) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,930 , , 97–45 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 143 , , September 8 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 3–5 , , Charlie Morton (pitcher), Morton (14–3) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (12–4) , , Roberto Osuna, Osuna (15) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,684 , , 97–46 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 144 , , September 9 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 6–5 , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (5–1) , , Héctor Rondón, Rondón (2–3) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 32,787 , , 98–46 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#039" , 145 , , September 11 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 7–2 , , Ryan Brasier, Brasier (2–0) , , Ryan Tepera, Tepera (5–5) , , — , , Fenway Park, Fenway Park , , 34,747 , , 99–46 ,
W2">W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 146 , , September 12 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 1–0 , , David Price (baseball), Price (15–6) , , Aaron Sanchez (baseball), Sanchez (4–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (39) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 35,178 , , 100–46 , W3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 147 , , September 13 , , 2018 Toronto Blue Jays season, Blue Jays , , 4–3 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (5–0) , , Danny Barnes (baseball), Barnes (3–3) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (40) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,427 , , 101–46 , W4
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 148 , , September 14 , , 2018 New York Mets season, Mets , , 0–8 , , Noah Syndergaard, Syndergaard (12–3) , , William Cuevas, Cuevas (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,117 , , 101–47 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 149 , , September 15 , , 2018 New York Mets season, Mets , , 5–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (17–7) , , Paul Sewald, Sewald (0–6) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (41) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,611 , , 102–47 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 150 , , September 16 , , 2018 New York Mets season, Mets , , 4–3 , , Brandon Workman, Workman (6–0) , , Seth Lugo, Lugo (3–4) , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (1) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,526 , , 103–47 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 151 , , September 18 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 2–3 , , Chad Green (pitcher), Green (8–2) , , Brandon Workman, Workman (6–1) , , Zach Britton, Britton (6) , , Yankee Stadium , , 38,695 , , 103–48 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 152 , , September 19 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 1–10 , , Luis Severino, Severino (18–8) , , David Price (baseball), Price (15–7) , , —, , Yankee Stadium , , 43,297 , , 103–49 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#090;" , 153 , , September 20 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, @ Yankees , , 11–6 , , Steven Wright (baseball), Wright (3–1) , , Chad Green (pitcher), Green (8–3) , , — , , Yankee Stadium, Yankee Stadium , , 47,351 , , 104–49 ,
W1">W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb;" , 154 , , September 21 , , @ 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 7–5 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (6–3) , , Shane Bieber, Bieber (10–5) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (42) , , Progressive Field , , 27,892 , , 105–49 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 155 , , September 22 , , @ 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 4–5 (11) , , Tyler Olson (baseball), Olson (2–1) , , Drew Pomeranz, Pomeranz (2–6) , , —, , Progressive Field , , 35,095 , , 105–50 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb;" , 156 , , September 23 , , @ 2018 Cleveland Indians season, Indians , , 3–4 (11) , , Josh Tomlin, Tomlin (2–5) , , William Cuevas, Cuevas (0–2) , , —, , Progressive Field , , 27,879 , , 105–51 ,
L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 157 , , September 24 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 6–2 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (6–7) , , Dylan Bundy, Bundy (8–16) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 35,619 , , 106–51 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bbb , —, , September 25 , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , colspan=8, ''Postponed (rain). Makeup date September 26.'' , - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 158 , , September 26 (1) , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 19–3 , , David Price (baseball), Price (16–7) , , Ryan Meisinger, Meisinger (2–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 33,577 , , 107–51 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 159 , , September 26 (2) , , 2018 Baltimore Orioles season, Orioles , , 3–10 , , Tanner Scott, Scott (3–2) , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (6–4) , , Paul Fry (baseball), Fry (2) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 34,445 , , 107–52 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 160 , , September 28 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 6–11 , , J. A. Happ, Happ (17–6) , , Brian Johnson (pitcher), Johnson (4–5) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,779 , , 107–53 , L2
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#fbb" , 161 , , September 29 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–8 , , Lance Lynn, Lynn (10–10) , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (12–5) , , Aroldis Chapman, Chapman (32) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,375 , , 107–54 , L3
, - style="text-align:center; background-color:#bfb" , 162 , , September 30 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 10–2 , , Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher), Rodríguez (13–5) , , Luis Cessa, Cessa (1–4) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 36,201 , , 108–54 , W1
, - , Reference:
Postseason game log
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 1 , , October 5 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 5–4 , , Chris Sale, Sale (1–0) , , J. A. Happ, Happ (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 39,059 , , 1–0 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 2 , , October 6 , , 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 2–6 , , Masahiro Tanaka, Tanaka (1–0) , , David Price (baseball), Price (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 39,151 , , 1–1 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 3 , , October 8 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 16–1 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (1–0) , , Luis Severino, Severino (0–1) , , —, , Yankee Stadium , , 49,657 , , 2–1 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 4 , , October 9 , , @ 2018 New York Yankees season, Yankees , , 4–3 , , Rick Porcello, Porcello (1–0) , , CC Sabathia, Sabathia (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2) , , Yankee Stadium , , 49,641 , , 3–1 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center;" , colspan="11" style="background-color:#009900;color:white", Red Sox Win Series 3–1 , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 1 , , October 13 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 2–7 , , Justin Verlander, Verlander (1–0) , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 38,007 , , 0–1 , L1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 2 , , October 14 , , 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 7–5 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–0) , , Gerrit Cole, Cole (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 37,960 , , 1–1 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 3 , , October 16 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 8–2 , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (1–0) , , Joe Smith (pitcher), Smith (0–1) , , —, , Minute Maid Park , , 43,102 , , 2–1 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 4 , , October 17 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 8–6 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1–1) , , Josh James (baseball), James (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (2) , , Minute Maid Park , , 43,277 , , 3–1 ,
W3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 5 , , October 18 , , @ 2018 Houston Astros season, Astros , , 4–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–0) , , Justin Verlander, Verlander (1–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (3) , , Minute Maid Park , , 43,210 , , 4–1 ,
W4
, - style="text-align:center;" , colspan="11" style="background-color:#009900;color:white", Red Sox Win Series 4–1 , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 1 , , October 23 , , 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 8–4 , , Matt Barnes (baseball), Barnes (1–0) , , Clayton Kershaw, Kershaw (0–1) , , —, ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 38,454 , , 1–0 , W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 2 , , October 24 , , 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 4–2 , , David Price (baseball), Price (1–0) , , Hyun-jin Ryu, Ryu (0–1) , , Craig Kimbrel, Kimbrel (1) , ,
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantia ...
, , 38,644 , , 2–0 , W2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 3 , , October 26 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 2–3 (18) , , Alex Wood (baseball), Wood (1–0) , , Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi (0–1) , , —, , Dodger Stadium , , 53,114 , , 2–1 ,
L1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 4 , , October 27 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 9–6 , , Joe Kelly (pitcher), Kelly (1–0) , , Dylan Floro, Floro (0–1) , , —, , Dodger Stadium , , 54,400 , , 3–1 ,
W1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 5 , , October 28 , , @ 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season, Dodgers , , 5–1 , , David Price (baseball), Price (2–0) , , Clayton Kershaw, Kershaw (0–2) , , —, , Dodger Stadium , , 54,367 , , 4–1 ,
W2
, - style="text-align:center;" , colspan="11" style="background-color:#009900;color:white", Red Sox win World Series 4–1 , -
Grand slams
postseason gameCycles
Holt's hitting for the cycle, cycle was the first in MLB postseason history.Ejections
postseason game Source:Alumni game
The team held an Old-Timers' Day, alumni game on May 27, before a home game against the Atlanta Braves; it was the Red Sox' first such game since 1993. Dwight Evans (Baseball), Dwight Evans and Luis Tiant acted as managers, assisted by bench coaches Joe Morgan (manager), Joe Morgan and Jim Rice, respectively. The four-inning exhibition was won by Tiant's team, as Julio Lugo hit a two-run homer off ofPedro Martínez
Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25, 1971) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball starting pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from to , for five teams—most notably the Boston Red Sox from to .
As of 2023, M ...
for the only runs in the game. Other Red Sox alumni participating included Wade Boggs, Oil Can Boyd, Mike Greenwell, Bill Lee (left-handed pitcher), Bill Lee, Derek Lowe, Mike Lowell, and Troy O'Leary.
Detailed records
Statistics
::''Please note only the statistics from playing with the Red Sox are included in this list.''Postseason batting
Postseason pitching
Regular season batting
''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; Ref. = Reference'' ;Top ten batters shown. Qualified batters in bold. Top 10 hitters determined by fWAR:Regular season pitching
''Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; WHIP = Walks plus hits per inning pitched; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Total runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts; Ref. = Reference'' ;Top ten pitchers shown. Qualified pitchers in bold. Top 10 pitchers determined by fWAR:Awards and honors
* Alex Cora finished second to Bob Melvin of the Oakland Athletics for the AL Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award, Manager of the Year Award.Farm system
Source:Allegations of electronic sign stealing
On January 7, 2020, ''The Athletic'' published a report alleging that the Red Sox broke MLB rules by using a video replay room during 2018 regular season games to decipher the signs of opposing catchers, according to three unnamed sources who were with the team that year. This news broke while the league was already investigating the Houston Astros for also allegedly stealing signs electronically during their 2017 Houston Astros season, 2017 season. Alex Cora, who managed the Red Sox in 2018, had served as bench coach for the Astros in 2017. MLB launched an investigation. This was not the first time the Red Sox were investigated for alleged electronic sign stealing. During the 2017 Boston Red Sox season, 2017 season, they were fined by MLB for using an Apple Watch to relay stolen signs to hitters in games against the New York Yankees. On September 15, 2017, commissioner Rob Manfred had said in regards to the investigation into Boston's illicit use of an Apple Watch: "I have received absolute assurances from the Red Sox that there will be no future violations of this type." On April 22, 2020, commissioner Manfred issued his report from the investigation, determining that the Red Sox replay operator had "utilized the game feeds in the replay room" to decode sign sequences but those actions were "limited in scope and impact", as the decoding only happened during some occurrences of the opposing team having a runner on second base and were not known to "then-Manager Alex Cora, the Red Sox coaching staff, the Red Sox front office, or most of the players". The video replay operator was suspended for the 2020 season and the team forfeited their second-round selection in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft, 2020 MLB draft. Cora was separately suspended for a year for his actions in Houston Astros sign stealing scandal, the Houston situation.See also
* List of Boston Red Sox team recordsReferences
Further reading
* * * * * * * *External links
*2018 Boston Red Sox Media Guide
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