Morning Sports Update: Red Sox top draft selection Jason Groome throws in first pro outing

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Jason Groome made his pro debut with the Gulf Coast League Red Sox on Monday. Bill Parmeter/Red Sox

August 23, 2016

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Red Sox prospect Jason Groome gets his first professional start, Andrew Benintendi makes a jaw-dropping grab, and the Red Sox win, tying the Blue Jays for the lead in the AL East.

Red Sox top draft selection Jason Groome throws in first pro outing: On Monday, the still-17-year-old lefthander made his first professional appearance in a game since the Red Sox took him with the No. 12 overall selection of this year’s draft. (The Boston Globe)

Did Red Sox rookie Andrew Benintendi just make the catch of the year? Red Sox rookie Andrew Benintendi is showing Boston that he’s ready for the majors this week. (Boston.com)

Going, going… CAUGHT!!! https://t.co/93JWWcMVKq

— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 23, 2016

What David Ortiz told Andrew Benintendi after his incredible grab: In an interview with NESN’s Guerin Austin after the game, Benintendi said David Ortiz told him, “This is the big leagues, and that was a big league play.” (NESN.com)

Tom Brady is now selling his own vegan snacks: Forget about making avocado ice cream: Eating like Tom Brady just got easier. (Boston.com)

Bill Belichick says third preseason game isn’t in ‘same universe’ as regular season: In terms of playing time it might be a little different, but in terms of game-planning and strategy, what we see in the regular season compared to what we see the in third preseason game I don’t even think you’re in the same universe. (WEEI.com)