The Red Sox went deep six times en route to a high-scoring win over the Yankees on Thursday afternoon. In the first of 15 meetings between the two rivals this year, Boston defeated New York by a final score of 11-7 at George M.
The Red Sox have inked outfielder Narciso Crook to a minor league contract, according to the transactions log at MLB.com. The 27-year-old had elected minor league free agency after being waived by the Cubs two weeks ago.
The Cubs’ farm system is really good at going 2-2. The Iowa Cubs won a close one due to Matt Mervis being—well—Matt Mervis. Then, in High-A South Bend, Jordan Nwogu just hit a ton of dingers and the Cubs won 13-3.
Also, the Bats brought out their bats. Louisville Bats 7, Indianapolis Indians 1 Reiver “Lives” Sanmartin put together another good start and is having a really fine season.