The network that broadcasts Boston Red Sox games has pulled a campaign ad from U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, who bashes team ownership in the spot. Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee, released a 15-second ad that features lettering that is the same font and color as the Red Sox logo. The team is owned by Fenway Sports Group, a conglomerate that also owns the Pittsburgh Penguins and Liverpool F.C. FSG, which is run by John W. Henry, also owns New England Sports Network, which airs Red Sox games.
The Red Sox offense has failed to score for three straight games, showing signs of regression after a brief winning streak. Their best scoring chance came in the first inning with a double from Willson Contreras, but they could not capitalize.
Chad Tracy sent Ranger Suarez back to the mound for the eighth inning after throwing 90 pitches through seven innings. The Alex Cora-led Red Sox likely go to the bullpen with a five-run lead in that spot.
We gotta start hitting the ball out of the ballpark. I think a lot of guys are gonna start to heat up. I was actually talking to folks from the other side, and they said after this cold weather you're gonna see a lot more home runs.
