Mornings Sports Update: Celtics worked out Dragan Bender in Israel
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The Celtics take a look at Dragan Bender in Israel, the Red Sox lose to the Orioles, 13-9, and Joe Kelly gets demoted to the minors.
Celtics travel to Israel to work out Dragan Bender: Members of the Boston Celtics’ front office spent last week overseas, including a stop in Tel Aviv, Israel, to examine 7-foot-1 Dragan Bender, a player the team might target with the No. 3 pick in this month’s NBA draft. (ESPN.com)
Xander Bogaerts extends hitting streak to 25 games: Xander Bogaerts has extended his hitting streak to 25 games with a sixth-inning single for the Boston Red Sox. (Boston.com)
Joe Kelly demoted to minors after Red Sox’ loss to Orioles: Joe Kelly started the night in search of his 11th straight victory. After an awful outing, the right-hander was sent packing to the minor leagues. (Boston.com)
Mookie Betts makes MLB history as home runs keep coming: After hitting three home runs against the Orioles on Tuesday, Betts homered in his first two trips to the plate at Camden Yards on Wednesday. (Boston.com)
David Ortiz is basically the Red Sox’ second hitting coach: His wisdom has changed the culture around the Red Sox. The young Sox are all ears. (The Boston Globe)
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