Jackie Bradley Jr. had a career day on Sunday August 9th, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Bradley Jr. who entered the game with 4 RBI's this season had 5 during the game, and had a catch that was reminiscent of Willie Mays!

Jackie Bradley Jr. was 2-3 with a triple and homer. Brock Holt was 2-5 with 2 RBIs and David Ortiz was 2-4. Henry Owens making his 2nd major league start picked up his 1st win, to even his record at 1-1. Owens pitched 5 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits. He walked 4 and struck out 2.

The win was the 50th on the season for the Red Sox. Their record is now 50-62. The Red Sox are off on Monday, and will play in Miami on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 11th and 12th. Tuesday's pregame begins at 6:25 and Wednesday's at 3:25 on AM 1370 WDEA.

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