HUNTER RENFROE NEWS

Renfroe HRs in 8th, throws out runner in 9th for Red Sox

Hunter Renfroe hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and threw out Joey Wendle trying for a triple from deep center field for the final out of the ninth as the Boston Red Sox be...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knocks three hits Renfroe went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Monday's 11-10 loss to the Rays.

Impact Renfroe hit an RBI double and scored during Boston's seven-run second inning. He later added an RBI single in the sixth. It was his second straight three-hit game and his sixth multi-hit effort over his last nine appearances. During that span, he's gone 15-for-40 (.375) with seven extra-base hits and 11 RBI.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in series finale Renfroe went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs Sunday in the Red Sox's 11-5 win over Cleveland.

Impact After a sluggish start coming out of the All-Star break, Renfroe has been in the midst of a three-week heater at the dish. Dating back to Aug. 10, Renfroe is slashing .324/.375/.730 with eight home runs, 21 RBI and 19 runs in 19 games. He'll remain in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Rays, batting third and starting in right field, per Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians homer in 19th straight; beat Sox 11-5

Franmil Reyes homered over the Green Monster to spark a three-run third inning _ Cleveland’s franchise-record tying 19th straight game with a home run _ and the Indians salvaged th...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides insurance homer Renfroe went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 8-5 win over Cleveland.

Impact The outfielder went deep in the seventh inning to cap a five-run rally for Boston. Renfroe has swatted 11 homers in 25 games since the start of August. He's posted a solid .259/.314/.504 slash line with 26 long balls 81 RBI, 74 runs scored and 26 doubles through 468 plate appearances. As Boston navigates a COVID-19 outbreak, Renfroe has occasionally hit at or near the top of the order, although he batted fifth Friday.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber, Red Sox beat Indians 8-5 for 3rd straight win

Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer in the first inning, then delivered a tiebreaking, two-run double in the seventh that sent the Boston Red Sox over the Cleveland Indians 8-5

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Schwarber, Hunter Renfroe come up clutch to lift Red Sox over Indians Depleted as they may be as their COVID-19 outbreak continues, the Red Sox still have their heavy hitters healthy. And when they needed them...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Raps two hits as leadoff hitter Renfroe batted leadoff and went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Rays.

Impact For the second time in three games, Renfroe occupied the top spot in the batting order, while Enrique Hernandez is away from the team due to COVID-19 protocols. Renfroe returned from a bereavement leave three games ago to a team in the midst of a COVID outbreak.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodriguez, Richards combine on 5-hitter, Red Sox beat Rays

Eduardo Rodriguez pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat Tampa Bay 4-0 for a split of their four-game series with the AL East-leading Rays

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays win 9th in row; Red Sox star Bogaerts tests positive

Randy Arozarena, rookie Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays won their ninth straight game, breaking away from Boston soon after Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was pulled becaus...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston's Bogaerts pulled from game after positive virus test

Boston Red Sox star shortstop Xander Bogaerts has tested positive for COVID-19 and been pulled from a game at Tampa Bay

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from bereavement leave The Red Sox are activating Renfroe (bereavement) before Tuesday's game against the Rays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The outfielder is back with the team after missing five games. Having hit .333 with seven home runs and 17 RBI in his last 13 games, Renfroe should provide an immediate boost to Boston's lineup and outfield defense.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franco, AL East-leading Rays win 8th in row, top Red Sox 6-1

Wander Franco extended his on-base streak 30 games with a two-run single, fellow rookie Luis Patiño pitched neatly into the sixth inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays won...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jen McCaffrey: Notes: -Cora expects to keep the current roster... - The Athletic Notes: -Cora expects to keep the current roster through the weekend -No Covid updates on Kiké Hernandez or Christian Arroyo -Hunter Renfroe...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

No timetable for return Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Renfroe (personal) doesn't have a timetable to return from the bereavement list, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal

Impact Renfroe has been on the bereavement list since Thursday. The Red Sox short on position players with Enrique Hernandez and Christian Arroyo on the COVID-19 injured list, but it's not yet clear when Renfroe will rejoin the team. Jarren Duran and Yairo Munoz should continue to see increased time in the outfield in his absence.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sale and Dalbec lead Red Sox to 12-2 rout of Twins

Red Sox ace Chris Sale joined Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax as the only pitchers on record with three immaculate innings, Bobby Dalbec homered twice and Boston beat the Minnesota Twin...

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jen McCaffrey: Hunter Renfroe is on bereavement leave and... - The Athletic Hunter Renfroe is on bereavement leave and Jarren Duran has been recalled. Red Sox vs Twins Hernández SS Schwarber DH Martinez LF Devers 3B...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goes on bereavement leave The Red Sox placed Renfroe on the bereavement list Thursday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Boston recalled Jarren Duran from Triple-A Worcester to give the club an extra body in the outfield while Renfroe is away for at least the next 3-to-7 days. Look for Alex Verdugo to serve as the primary replacement for Renfroe in right field over the next few days, while Duran likely gets most of the work in center when the Red Sox face right-handed starting pitchers.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Donaldson, Cave homer in 10th to lead Twins past Red Sox 9-6

Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer leading off the 10th inning and Jake Cave added a three-run shot to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Red Sox 9-6

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pivetta expected to start as Boston hosts Minnesota

The Twins will start Bailey Ober on Wednesday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Nick Pivetta

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs two more homers Renfroe went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI on Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact Renfroe paced the team's offense, beginning with a three-run homer in the fourth inning. He followed that up in the following frame with a two-run shot, bringing his home run total on the season to 25. Since Aug. 1, Renfroe has 10 home runs, 21 RBI and 17 runs scored in only 20 games. Overall, he's hitting .256/.315/.502 with 77 RBI and 70 runs scored across 445 plate appearances.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Renfroe homers twice, Red Sox hold on to beat Twins 11-9

Hunter Renfroe homered twice and the Red Sox held onto the lead and their wild-card chances with a 11-9 victory over the last-place Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs 23rd homer Renfroe went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Monday's 8-4 extra-innings win over the Rangers.

Impact His sixth-inning blast off Kolby Allard gave Boston a 3-1 lead. Renfroe is enjoying another power surge, going yard five times in the last 11 games while batting .308 (12-for-39) over that stretch, and he's now up to 23 homers and a career-high 72 RBI through 113 contests on the season.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shaw hits grand slam as Red Sox beat Rangers 8-4 in 11

Travis Shaw hit a game-ending grand slam in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-4

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lyles' strong start leads Rangers over sloppy Red Sox, 10-1

Former Boston utilityman Brock Holt hit two RBI singles, and the Texas Rangers used a surprisingly strong start by Jordan Lyles to beat the sloppy Red Sox 10-1

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS