HUNTER RENFROE NEWS

Alex Cora Offers (Really) High Praise Of Hunter Renfroe, Who Deserves It Red Sox manager Alex Cora on Monday offered high praise for right fielder Hunter Renfroe, who is having a strong first season in Boston.

JUNE 7, 2021 • NESN.COM

Red Sox hold off Yankees 6-5 in 10 for 3-game sweep in Bronx

Xander Bogaerts hit a two-run single with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Boston Red Sox held off the struggling New York Yankees 6-5 in a wild finish for their first three-ga...

JUNE 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Added to lineup Renfroe is batting fifth and playing right field Saturday against the Yankees, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact So much for the day off, as Renfroe will be called upon to fill in for J.D. Martinez, a late scratch for undisclosed reasons. In his career against Yankees' starter Jameson Taillon, Renfroe is 3-for-6 with a homer and a double.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Renfroe is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Yankees, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact He receives a day off in the midst of a scorching-hot, 13-for-27 stretch in his last eight games. Renfroe also has eight extra-base hits in that span. Alex Verdugo will play right field Saturday, with Danny Santana in left.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rivalry renewed: Red Sox stop slide in Bronx, beat Yanks 5-2

Rafael Devers hit a three-run homer in the first inning off Michael King, Marwin González added a two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-2 in the first o...

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pérez's strong start helps Boston over Houston 5-1

Martín Pérez pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valdez pitches 7 strong innings, Astros beat Red Sox 2-1

Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and Kyle Tucker had two hits as the Houston Astros handed Nick Pivetta his first loss of the season in a 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hunter Renfroe's Confidence, Consistent Approach Fueling Offensive Tear Boston Red Sox right fielder Hunter Renfroe has been on a tear during the month of May, and detailed what's gone into that.

JUNE 2, 2021 • NESN.COM

Red Sox's Renfroe hoping to stay hot in June In May, he had eight doubles and six home runs, and posted a slash line of .319/.333/.604

JUNE 1, 2021 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

Red Sox lineup: Hunter Renfroe moved up to 6th spot, Danny Santana playing over Bobby Dalbec again The Sox will look to bounce back after a blowout loss with Garrett Richards on the mound.

JUNE 1, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Hunter Renfroe mashed in May, giving the Sox some extra pop in the lineup - The Boston Globe The usual suspects drove the Sox' offense, but Renfroe's big month was the icing on the cake.

JUNE 1, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Scores both runs in loss Renfroe went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, and two total runs scored in Monday's 11-2 loss to Houston.

Impact In the sixth inning, Renfroe got aboard with a double and put Boston on the board when he scored on Alex Verdugo's double. Renfroe added a solo shot in the eighth. The 29-year-old has multiple hits in each of his last four games, and six out of nine of them have gone for extra bases. The recent surge has lifted the outfielder's slash line to .258/.292/.464 with seven home runs, 23 RBI, 25 runs scored and 10 doubles through 161 plate appearances this year.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker, Astros down former bench coach Cora, Red Sox 11-2

Kyle Tucker had a season-best three hits and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros beat former bench coach Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox 11-2

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins look to stop 3-game slide against Red Sox

Miami is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Boston

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three hits Saturday Renfroe went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Marlins.

Impact That's now three straight multi-hit efforts for Renfroe, who has boosted his batting average to .250 -- its highest point of the season -- with the hot streak. The 29-year-old also has six homers, 22 RBI and 23 runs through 42 games, and with Franchy Cordero demoted to Triple-A, Renfroe's playing time is a little more secure.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fenway Park back to full capacity; Red Sox beat Marlins 3-1

Playing their first game in a rejuvenated Fenway Park since the state dropped limits on crowds during the coronavirus pandemic, Nathan Eovaldi went 5 1/3 scoreless innings and the...

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two extra-base knocks in win Renfroe went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run Wednesday in Boston's 9-5 win over Atlanta.

Impact The pair of extra-base hits matched Renfroe's total from his previous 11 games combined. For the second straight season, Renfroe is sporting a slugging percentage under .400, but the 29-year-old still looks to have a decent amount of job security as Boston's primary right fielder.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Renfroe will hit the bench Saturday against the Phillies, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Renfroe will lose his starting spot in part due to the fact that the series is in a National League park. J.D. Martinez can't play designated hitter under National League rules, so he'll head out to right field and push Renfroe to the bench.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Devers, Santana go deep, Red Sox beat Phillies 11-3

Rafael Devers and Danny Santana hit homers to back Martin Perez and the Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-3

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox notebook: Christian Vázquez breaks homerless streak; Hunter Renfroe has Gold Glove goals in mind A collection of Red Sox-related notes from Wednesday's action.

MAY 20, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Notes: Renfroe's dazzling D; Santana on cusp If Hunter Renfroe’s most known skill is his ability to hit baseballs a long way, his best skill is his defense. Perhaps now that Renfroe is...

MAY 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

Not starting Wednesday Renfroe is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Renfroe receives his first day off since April 28. Early in the season, the right-handed hitter was not an everyday starter, but recent improvements at the plate and stellar defense have made Renfroe a staple in Boston's lineup as the Red Sox' right fielder. Alex Verdugo gets the start in right field Wednesday with Franchy Cordero playing left, though Renfroe is a safe bet to return to the lineup Thursday against lefty Steven Matz

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryu pitches 7 masterful innings, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 8-0

Hyun Jin Ryu pitched seven masterful innings, light-hitting Danny Jansen played a key offensive role and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-0

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mashes fifth homer Renfroe went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 4-3 win over the Angels.

Impact He gave the Red Sox an early lead by taking Griffin Canning deep in the second inning. Renfroe has caught fire in May, going 17-for-52 (.327) through 13 games with four of his five homers on the season, 10 runs and 11 RBI.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox notebook: J.D. Martinez makes sliding catch, Hunter Renfroe hits fourth homer this month A collection of Red Sox-related notes from Friday's action.

MAY 15, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM