RICH HILL NEWS

Verdugo hits 3-run HR, scorching Red Sox top Guardians 4-2

Alex Verdugo hit a three-run homer, Jarren Duran had four hits and an RBI, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 Saturday for their sixth straight victory

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sneaks away with third win Hill (3-4) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up three runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings in a 5-4 victory over the Tigers. He struck out six.

Impact The 42-year-old southpaw wasn't efficient, needing 90 pitches (57 strikes) to complete the minimum number of frames necessary to qualify for a win, but Hill got just enough run support to be rewarded for his efforts. He continues to give the Red Sox solid outings even if he does make the bullpen work a little harder, posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB through 21 innings over four starts in June.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with loss Thursday Hill (2-4) allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and no walks while striking out four in 5.2 innings to take the loss in Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Hill displayed improved results over his last two starts, striking out 11 while allowing three runs in 10.1 innings. Although he provided decent length during Thursday's start, he struggled to hold the Athletics' offense in check and was charged with his fourth loss of the season. The southpaw now has a 4.42 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 55 innings over his first 12 starts of the season. Hill projects to make his next start at home against the Tigers on Tuesday.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two decades later, Cape League teammates Dave Bush and Rich Hill together on Red Sox Pitching coach Bush and starter Hill were together on the Chatham A's, beginning a relationship that endures today in unlikely fashion.

JUNE 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Short outing Friday Hill allowed two runs on five hits and two walks with six strikeouts in 4.1 innings versus the Mariners on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Hill needed 89 pitches (58 strikes) to get 13 outs Friday, exiting after Jesse Winker hit a game-tying two-run home run in the fifth inning. This was the seventh time in 11 starts Hill has failed to complete five innings. He now has a 4.38 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 40:13 K:BB through 49.1 innings. The veteran southpaw lines up for a favorable home start versus the Athletics next week.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani carries Angels past Boston, ending LA's 14-game skid

Shohei Ohtani pitched seven stellar innings and hit a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their 14-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shuts down former team Hill (2-3) earned the win during Sunday's 5-2 victory over Oakland, allowing one run on three hits with five strikeouts in six innings.

Impact Hill surrendered one run on two hits in the first inning and proceeded to retire the next 16 batters before permitting a leadoff single in the seventh, prompting his removal. By game score, Sunday's start was the 42-year-old's second best performance of the season and only his second quality start in 10 turns. Hill carries a 4.40 ERA and 1.18 WHIP into a projected start next weekend against Seattle.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Boston Red Sox reach .500 as Franchy Cordero belts 406-foot homer, Rich Hill retires 16 straight in win over Athletics Franchy Cordero's three-run homer in the sixth put the Red Sox ahead 4-1. Boston is back at .500 (27-27).

JUNE 5, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Red Sox Wrap: Rich Hill, Franchy Cordero Lift Boston Back To .500 The Boston Red Sox earned their fourth straight win Sunday in a series sweep of the Oakland Athletics, improving to .500 on the season.

JUNE 5, 2022 • NESN.COM

'What a play by Rich Hill!' Veteran steals run BOSTON -- Though it was a pitching performance to forget for Rich Hill on Monday night at Fenway Park, the 42-year-old lefty made a fielding...

MAY 31, 2022 • MLB.COM

Gets no help Monday Hill (1-3) allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts in four innings, taking the loss Monday versus the Orioles.

Impact The Red Sox mustered just four hits and a walk as a team, giving Hill no support in a game where he wasn't his sharpest. The 42-year-old southpaw has completed five innings in just three of his nine starts this season, though Monday's was arguably one of his worst games. He's at a 4.85 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 29:11 K:BB across 39 innings this season. Hill's next start is projected for this weekend in Oakland, which gives him a favorable chance at a bounce-back effort.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Runs out of steam versus White Sox Hill (1-2) got the loss Wednesday after he pitched five innings, giving up three runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk while striking out a batter versus the White Sox.

Impact Hill pitched four hitless innings to open the contest, but ran out of steam in the fifth frame. Jose Abreu doubled to open the inning and after AJ Pollock reached on an error, Jake Burger took the left-hander deep for a three-run homer. It was the second straight start where the 42-year-old had an inning where he surrendered three or more runs after allowing two total runs over his prior four outings. Hill will carry a 3.86 ERA and 1.17 WHIP into his next start, which tentatively projects to be Monday against the Orioles at home.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burger's homer off Hill lifts White Sox over Red Sox

Jake Burger hit a three-run homer off Rich Hill, Lucas Giolito overcame a shaky first inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Red Sox 3-1 to end Boston’s six-game winning streak

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Yankees banged up, Twins and Red Sox rolling

Healthy for much of this season, the AL-leading Yankees are suddenly dealing with injuries to several key players

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Might be tipping pitches The Red Sox believe Hill was tipping his pitches during Thursday's start against the Mariners, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Hill put together a nice run to start the season, pitching to a 2.89 ERA over 28 innings as Boston's fifth starter, but the left-hander experienced adversity against Seattle on Thursday. He allowed five hits during a four-run second inning, including a three-run home run and two doubles, before exiting the game having thrown just 56 pitches. "We're looking. We always look," manager Alex Cora said. "It doesn't mean that if you get hit, you're tipping. But there's a few things we saw that we have to correct. Probably, he was doing it before when he was being successful. Just a few things that we noticed and we just have got to make adjustments." Hill looks to figure out his tipping issues ahead of his next start, expected Tuesday in Chicago against the White Sox.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox lefty Rich Hill was tipping pitches vs. Mariners: 'There's a few things we saw we have to correct' The Mariners apparently knew what Hill was throwing and tagged him for four runs in two innings.

MAY 20, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Tanner Houck delivered a sterling effort in relief of struggling starter Rich Hill - The Boston Globe Houck made the longest relief appearance of his career with four scoreless innings and recorded six strikeouts, his most in relief.

MAY 20, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Hit hard in short outing Hill allowed four earned runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two and walking one across two innings Thursday against Seattle. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Hill began his outing with little incident, though he surrendered a three-run home run in the second inning to sour his outing. He was pulled after 56 pitches for his shortest start of the season, though he had worked at least five innings in each of his last two appearances. The outing inflated Hill's ERA to 3.90 on the camapign, and he has also maintained a 23:8 K:BB across 30 frames.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Story hits 3 homers for Red Sox in 12-6 win over Mariners

Trevor Story had three homers, four hits and seven RBIs to help the Boston Red Sox rally from a four-run deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 12-6

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pivetta tosses 2-hitter to lead Red Sox past Astros 5-1

Nick Pivetta pitched a two-hitter, Xander Bogaerts hit a solo home run, Rafael Devers added an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-1 in the rubber match of...

MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Captures win in return from IL Hill (illness) worked six innings and was the pitcher of record Saturday in Boston's 11-3 win over Texas. He struck out four while allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits an...

Impact Following a stint on the COVID-19 injured list, Hill was making his first appearance for Boston since May 5. Hill didn't face any obvious limitations in his return; in fact, his six innings and 94 pitches were his most of any of his six starts this season. In an effort to mitigate injury risk for the 42-year-old, the Red Sox could be more cautious with Hill's workloads as the season unfolds, but the team doesn't have any immediate plans to deploy him as a tandem starter like he had been earlier in the campaign.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Boston Red Sox roster moves: Rich Hill reinstated, Kutter Crawford optioned to Worcester, Jaylin Davis DFA'd The Red Sox reinstated Rich Hill from the COVID IL. He will start Saturday vs. the Rangers. Jaylin Davis was designated for assignment.

MAY 14, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Activated ahead of start Hill was activated from the COVID-19 injured list as expected ahead of his scheduled start Saturday against the Rangers.

Impact Hill tested positive for the virus is early May but returns after missing just one start. Whether or not he'll be on a reduced pitch count after his brief absence is uncertain. He hasn't pitched deep into games to begin with, as he's reached five innings in just one of his five starts thus far. Kutter Crawford was optioned to clear space on the roster.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pivetta ends streak, Martinez extends his in Red Sox victory

Nick Pivetta allowed a run and three hits in a season-long seven innings to win for the first time since August and the Boston Red Sox had a four-run sixth inning to beat the Texas...

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins team, starting Saturday Hill (illness) has rejoined the Red Sox and will start Saturday against the Rangers, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Hill tested positive for COVID-19 last Friday and was away from the team for a week. However, he threw on his own while isolating and has been cleared to start on the road against the Rangers on Saturday. The left-hander tossed a season-high five innings during his last start, and he should be able to handle a relatively normal workload since he kept throwing during his time on the COVID-19 IL.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE