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Growing Sox leader Rob Refsnyder joined Joe & Will after a key Tuesday night win in Baltimore as Boston evened the series with an 8-3 victory. Refsnyder went 2-for-4 with a double and a homer in the victory © Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Cooper Boardman breaks down the Red Sox 8-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Hear Cooper's thoughts on the importance of the bottom of the Red Sox lineup, Brayan Bello's start, and more.  Also, hear from Red Sox Manager Alex Cora as he speaks to the media postgame.

Ceddanne Rafaela is a human highlight reel as he makes a leaping catch in center field, robbing the Orioles of bases and runs! © Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Turns out this weekend was wild for the Red Sox, despite losing two out of three games at home to the Milwaukee Brewers. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look back on the pitching front including Kutter Crawford seemingly coming back down to earth and Garrett Whitlock's surgery options. The guys also dive into the report that Kenley Jansen's time in Boston is coming to an end and preview a divisional battle in Baltimore with the Orioles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1 - Joe Weil reacts to the Red Sox 11-3 loss on the road to the Orioles. Joe explains why we may be seeing reality start to set with this Red Sox roster as they fight to tread water. We also hear from manager Alex Cora and the callers voice their frustrations with the team's roster construction. The hour wraps up with Joe discussing the Kenley Jansen trade rumors and Jansen's response to them.

Hour 1 - Joe Weil breaks down everything from the Red Sox 2-1 win over the Brewers including two big hits in the eighth inning from Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran to break the tie. Also, hear from Alex Cora about the skirmish between Chris Martin and Quintin Berry and another strong performance from Tanner Houck.

Hour 2 - Joe Weil looks at the biggest moment from today's 2-1 win over the Brewers with the benches clearing after words were exchanged between Chris Martin and Milwaukee's first base coach Quintin Berry. Was it much ado about nothing? Then, Bob Nightengale's report from this morning suggests Kenley Jansen won't be in Boston for much longer. Is moving on from the team's closer the right move for Craig Breslow to make? And, previewing a big series this week in Baltimore against the Orioles.

Ceddanne Rafaela gets things started with a leadoff double followed on the next pitch by Jarren Duran to bring him home giving the Red Sox a 2-1 lead in bottom of the eighth.

After Chris Martin strands a runner on third by getting Christian Yelich to ground out, Brewers' first base coach and former Red Sox player Quinten Berry exchanged words with the right-hander forcing the benches to clear.

After delivering one of the key hits for the Red Sox 2-1 win over the Brewers, Ceddanne Rafaela joins Will Flemming and Tyler Murray to talk about if the benches clearing affected the team and whether he has a preference of playing in center field or shortstop.

Hour 1 - Joe Weil reacts to the Sox falling once again the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 6-3. Joe breaks down the Red Sox home struggles and their inability to get the offense going in the early innings. We also hear from manager Alex Cora. 

Hour 1 - Joe Weil reacts to the Sox 7-2 loss to the Brewers at Fenway Park. Joe takes a look at the Red Sox offensive struggles and discusses Kutter Crawford's tough night on the mound. 

Ceddanne Rafaela makes a big play as he makes a diving catch in centerfield, robbing Joey Ortiz and the Brewers of a big hit!   © Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

WEEI's Red Sox insider Lou Merloni joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the state of the Red Sox after their first 50 games of the season, the performances of the Sox pitching staff, the evolution of Jarren Duran, Brayan Bello's growth curve, the play of the Kansas City Royals, and Fauria's toe-clipping process.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): For the first time since 2019, the Red Sox completed a sweep over the Rays in Tropicana Field and got revenge on their division foes. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down everything from the series including more great starting pitching from Tanner Houck and the show-stopping play from Jarren Duran. The guys also preview the upcoming interleague series at Fenway with the Brewers and if the lineup can help Rafael Devers continue his power hitting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Weil breaks down the Red Sox first series win in Tampa since 2019. Hear from Red Sox Manager Alex Cora, Joe's thoughts on the Red Sox offense coming alive, Wilyer Abreu's big 2-run bomb, and why he thinks this team is more intriguing than in years past. 

After sweeping the Rays on the road, Jarren Duran leaves the field and hops in the booth with Will Flemming and Mike Monaco!   © Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Wilyer Abreu with a 2 run homerun to centerfield!    © Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Rob Bradford sits down with Red Sox First Baseman Dominic Smith to discuss his career journey, his draft experience, and how it felt to be on the Mets when they acquired Francisco Lindor in 2021 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Joe Weil breaks down the Red Sox 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Joe gives Jarren Duran his flowers and starts the all-star campaign for the Sox outfielder. Hear from Red Sox Manager Alex Cora and pitcher Cooper Criswell. Plus, Joe reacts live to the Celtics overtime victory.