Doug Alden, Author at Greenfield Recorder

Boston Red Sox’s Jarren Duran (16) celebrates with Connor Wong, right, as Wong arrives at home after hitting a two-run home run off a pitch by Cleveland Guardians’ Nick Sandlin in the sixth inning Sunday in Boston.

Red Sox top Guardians 7-1 behind Wong, Verdugo home runs

by Doug Alden Associated PressApril 30, 2023April 30, 2023

BOSTON — Connor Wong hit a two-run homer, Jason Verdugo singled home a pair of runs and added a late solo homer and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 on a cold and rainy Sunday at Fenway Park.Chris Sale (2-2) struck out five, holding the…

Boston Red Sox’s Masataka Yoshida (7) tries to get his glove on a double hit by Pittsburgh Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds in the sixth inning Wednesday in Boston.

Pirates finish sweep of Red Sox behind Keller and Santana

by Doug Alden Associated PressApril 5, 2023April 5, 2023

Phoenix Suns acting head coach Kevin Young yells to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart star as Celtics beat Suns 123-108

by Doug Alden Associated PressDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2021

Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) celebrates his goal with teammates as San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture (39) skates away during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Marchand scores 28 seconds in, Bruins beat Sharks 4-3

by Doug Alden Associated PressOctober 24, 2021October 24, 2021

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco can't handle a single by Boston Red Sox's Enrique Hernandez as shortstop Richie Martin (1) watches during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Schwarber debuts, skidding Red Sox rout Orioles 8-1

by Doug Alden Associated PressAugust 13, 2021

Tampa Bay Rays baserunner Kevin Kiermaier (39) dives back to first on a pick off attempt by Boston Red Sox first baseman Marwin Gonzalez during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Wander Franco, Mike Zunino power AL East-leading Rays past Red Sox 8-1

by Doug Alden Associated PressAugust 12, 2021August 12, 2021

Philadelphia Phillies' Didi Gregorius, left, tags out Boston Red Sox's Christian Vazquez, right, in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Torreyes homers, Philly bullpen shines in 5-4 win over BoSox

by Doug Alden Associated PressJuly 11, 2021July 11, 2021

Boston Red Sox's Danny Santana, right, laughs with Marwin Gonzalez, left, as they run back to the dugout after Santana's three-run homer against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Red Sox hit 4 homers, Nathan Eovaldi shuts down Royals in 15-1 rout

by Doug Alden Associated PressJuly 1, 2021July 1, 2021

Boston Red Sox's J.D. Martinez watches his RBI sacrifice fly during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park, Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Martinez leads Red Sox past slumping Royals 7-6

by Doug Alden Associated PressJune 29, 2021

Boston Red Sox's Bobby Dalbec runs the bases after his two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, May 14, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Bobby Dalbec hits 2-run shot as Red Sox rally past Angels 4-3

by Doug Alden Associated PressMay 14, 2021May 14, 2021