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Red Sox Fall Short Amid Rain Delay Drama

7/30/2025

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In a heart-wrenching finish, the Boston Red Sox fell 5-4 to the Minnesota Twins, thanks to a ninth-inning collapse by pitcher Jordan Hicks. A rain delay couldn't dampen the excitement when Roman Anthony's single briefly gave the Sox the lead. With six prospects in Baseball America's top 100, including the impressive Marcelo Mayer at No. 11, the team is gearing up for the trade deadline.

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In a heart-wrenching finish, the Boston Red Sox fell 5-4 to the Minnesota Twins, thanks to a ninth-inning collapse by pitcher Jordan Hicks. A rain delay couldn't dampen the excitement when Roman Anthony's single briefly gave the Sox the lead. With six prospects in Baseball America's top 100, including the impressive Marcelo Mayer at No. 11, the team is gearing up for the trade deadline.