Red Sox pitcher offers candid quote after latest setback

Crimson Sox pitcher’s sincere evaluation: After posting a 2.97 ERA in his first two seasons as a Red Sox reliever, Greg Weissert has skilled a reversal of fortune to date in 2026.

The 31-year-old right-hander has posted a a lot greater 5.52 ERA in 14.2 innings pitched to date this season. Of his 17 appearances out of the bullpen, Weissert has squandered leads or tie video games 4 instances, and has allowed seven of 14 inherited runners to attain.

Thursday’s 8-4 loss to the Rays was the most recent instance. Coming into the sport within the sixth inning with one out and one on in a 3-3 sport, Weissert struggled but once more. He allowed a single, a stroll, after which a second single that plated two runs. The Rays took the lead and by no means relinquished it.

“It’s no secret: I’m pitching like [expletive],” Weissert acknowledged to reporters. “[Jake] Bennett saved us within the sport after the three-spot and as soon as once more I are available and blow it. It sucks.”

Given Weissert’s total document of success as a Boston reliever since arriving from the Yankees in 2023 as a part of the Alex Verdugo commerce, the staff will seemingly keep a degree of endurance regardless of the short-term points.

“I do know he’s pissed off. He likes to exit and have a clear inning,” interim Crimson Sox supervisor Chad Tracy mentioned of Weissert. Nonetheless, he expressed confidence in a pitcher who — given among the different questions across the present setup of the bullpen — may proceed to play an necessary position.

“I feel he’ll be advantageous,” Tracy mentioned of Weissert.

Trivia: Whereas Crimson Sox-Yankees trades have turn into barely extra frequent within the final decade, they’re nonetheless traditionally pretty uncommon. With that in thoughts, are you able to identify the participant who the Crimson Sox acquired from the Yankees in a 1986 commerce that despatched Mike Easler to New York?

(Reply on the backside).

Trace: He was AL MVP in 1979 with the Angels, and later gained NL Supervisor of the 12 months with the Rockies in 1995.

Scores and schedules:

The Crimson Sox misplaced to the Rays 8-4 on Thursday. The 2 groups play once more this night at Fenway Park at 7:10 p.m.

Tonight, the Fleet face the Cost in Ottawa in Sport 3 of their PWHL playoff semi-final collection. One of the best-of-five matchup is tied 1-1.

Legacy FC face Gotham FC on Saturday at Sports activities Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey at 6:30 p.m.

The Revolution host the Philadelphia Union on Saturday at Gillette Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

Extra from Boston.com:

Scott Zolak makes a discovery: The voice of the Patriots belatedly discovered the which means behind the tune “Your Love” by The Outfield (which is ceaselessly performed at New England video games).

Zolak learns what “Josie” is admittedly about…@ZoandBertrand pic.twitter.com/d2lRKQsgh2

— 98.5 The Sports activities Hub (@985TheSportsHub) May 7, 2026

A purpose match for a (future) king: Prince William was noticed celebrating like a daily fan throughout Aston Villa’s Europa League semi-final win over Nottingham Forest on Thursday. Villa gained 4-0, and superior to the ultimate the place they may face SC Freiburg on Might 20.

‘Come up Sir Emi’ 😅

Prince William totally loved Buendia’s purpose 🙌

📺 TNT Sports activities and HBO Max pic.twitter.com/cX1DAvpmoC

— Soccer on TNT Sports activities (@footballontnt) May 7, 2026

On today: In 2019, Jackie Bradley Jr. made a game-saving residence run theft within the backside of the eleventh. The Crimson Sox went on to defeat the Orioles 2-1 due to an Andrew Benintendi residence run within the twelfth.

Day by day spotlight: Talking of the Aston Villa sport, right here’s the staff’s first purpose (ensuing from some high quality dribbling by way of Emiliano Buendia).

ASTON VILLA LEVEL THE TIE! 💥

Emiliano Buendía weaves by way of defenders earlier than Ollie Watkins finishes it off ✨ pic.twitter.com/VMpMffc4OQ

— CBS Sports activities Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 7, 2026

Trivia reply: Don Baylor