Morning sports update: Devin McCourty is ‘honestly not surprised’ that Colin Kaepernick remains unsigned
Chris Sale notched his AL-best 13th win, Rafael Devers sent his first major league hit for a home run, and a full squad of Patriots returned to Gillette.
Devin McCourty on Colin Kaeperick: “I think he was kind of aware of what he was getting into. [It’s] sad but the guy’s a good player, he’s done some successful things in this league,’’ said McCourty, who indicated he talked to Kaepernick before the teams met in San Francisco last season. “It’s just how things shake out. What he has done, I think, has made it hard for him to get a job . . . It’s tough for him, I would imagine. We’ll see. Hopefully he gets picked up [and] has a chance to still play.’’ (Boston Globe)
Chris Sale deals, Rafael Devers homers as Red Sox beat Mariners 4-0: Sale (13-4) has struck out at least nine batters in each of his 12 road starts this season, the longest streak dating to 1913. He’s won five of his last six decisions and became the first AL pitcher with 13 wins. (Boston.com, via AP)
Another 10+ K game for Chris Sale …
His 14th of the season in just 21 starts! pic.twitter.com/KvZTXcvkwg
— Red Sox (@RedSox) July 26, 2017
Rafael Devers’s first major league hit is a home run: At 20 years and 275 days old, Devers is the youngest Red Sox player to hit a home run since Tony Conigliaro in September 1965. He is currently the youngest active player in MLB. (Boston.com)
https://twitter.com/redsoxstats/status/890307433771528192
Eduardo Nunez to make his Red Sox debut Friday: “We’re adding a quality guy, a high-energy player who can run the bases well. He’s got really good line-drive power. His .300-plus batting average to mix into this lineup is a good addition,” John Farrell said Wednesday. (Boston Globe)
US captures Gold Cup with victory over Jamaica: Jordan Morris scored a tiebreaking goal in the 88th minute, and the United States beat Jamaica, 2-1, Wednesday night for its sixth CONCACAF Gold Cup title and first since 2013. (Boston Globe)
THIS KID. #USMNT #WeWantTheCup pic.twitter.com/450BWeqPNm
— AO (@AmericanOutlaws) July 27, 2017
Isaiah Thomas had a funny response to AS Roma players snooping around his locker: In the area for an upcoming preseason friendly at Gillette Stadium, AS Roma soccer players took a tour of TD Garden on Wednesday, and they had Isaiah Thomas a little concerned about his shoes. (Boston.com)
https://twitter.com/Isaiah_Thomas/status/890276493833654272
