The Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Athletics on Wednesday, winning 7-3. Boston is now 14-17, 5.5 games out of first place.
The Bruins resume their playoff series against the Blue Jackets with Game 4 tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Columbus. The Blue Jackets hold a 2-1 series lead.
Will Middlebrooks’s advice to Michael Chavis: In 2019, Red Sox rookie Michael Chavis has had an immediate impact. Since being called up, the 23-year-old infielder is 11-35 at the plate with three home runs.
In 2012, another Red Sox rookie hit the ground running: Will Middlebrooks.