Red Sox Stumble, Abreu Shines in Season Opener

0:00It's March 30, Boston Red Sox News today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready, I'm Cory with the story. Boston Red Sox kicked off the season, dropping two of three to the Cincinnati Reds, both losses by just one run. They showed flashes of a solid game plan, but tripped over some old bad habits, echoing last year's slow start. Will your abrasive stepped up big time, crushing a two run homer and flashing gold glove defense in right field? If he stays healthy for 150 games, expect at least 30 dingers from him, may be pushing 40. Fans are buzzing about Sonny Gray's rough debut, where he got shelled and the defense behind him flubbed hard. But clutch hitting was the real killer, going five for 29 with runners in scoring position, a painful repeat from last season. The bullpin had its moments, with the rotis Chapman and Gary Whitlock locking it down, plus a boost from Ryan Watson. Still, that outfield crowd is getting thick, forcing tough lineup calls that could spark headaches down the road.

1:00Early days mean plenty of ball left to sort this out, so keep eyes on a bra you carrying the bats while they tighten up those close game edges.