Mark Didtler, Author at Greenfield Recorder

Casas homers and knocks in 4 as Red Sox beat Rays 7-3 to end 13-game skid at Tropicana Field

by Mark Didtler Associated PressSeptember 4, 2023September 4, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Triston Casas homered and drove in four runs, Brayan Bello earned his team-leading 11th win and the Boston Red Sox stopped a 13-game losing streak at Tropicana Field by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Monday.Boston’s slide at…

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Noah Song poses for a photograph during a spring training baseball photo day Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Phillies’ Song throws off mound, knows challenges ahead

by Mark Didtler Associated PressFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 2023

FILE - New York Yankees pitcher Frankie Montas reacts after giving up an RBI single to Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in New York. Montas needs shoulder surgery and will miss most or all of the New York Yankees’ season. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, FIle)

Yankees’ Montas needs surgery, out most or all of season

by Mark Didtler Associated PressFebruary 15, 2023February 15, 2023

Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena celebrates after scoring on an RBI double by Yandy Diaz off Boston Red Sox pitcher Stephen Gonsalves during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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

by Mark Didtler Associated PressSeptember 1, 2021September 1, 2021

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 24, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Kiermaier ends combined no-hit bid, Rays top Red Sox 1-0

by Mark Didtler Associated PressJune 24, 2021June 24, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays' Randal Grichuk slides in safely to third base on a hit by Cavan Biggio as Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers catches the throw during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

J.D. Martinez’s 2-run homer in 9th lifts Red Sox over Blue Jays 8-7

by Mark Didtler Associated PressMay 20, 2021May 20, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits an RBI double in front of Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Alex Verdugo, J.D. Martinez power 5-run 1st, Red Sox top Blue Jays 7-3

by Mark Didtler Associated PressMay 19, 2021May 19, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays' Lourdes Gurriel Jr. celebrates in the dugout after scoring against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

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

by Mark Didtler Associated PressMay 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Boston’s Yairo Munoz slides into second base with a double during the first inning on Sunday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Vázquez, Arroyo HR, last-place Bosox beat 1st-place Rays 6-3

by Mark Didtler Associated PressSeptember 13, 2020September 13, 2020

Tampa Bay Rays starter Ryan Yarbrough pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Verdugo, Chavis homer to back Pérez as Red Sox beat Rays 5-0

by Mark Didtler Associated PressAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020