Felix Doubront SP FA Sat 6/8/13 5:09 PM
Felix Doubront
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Felix Doubront gave up three runs in six innings Saturday in a loss to the Angels.
Doubront fanned two and walked a pair in the loss. He allowed one run in the second inning and two more in the third, but managed to hold the Angels off the board the rest of the way. While it would be nice to see him be more efficient and work further into games, he has allowed three earned runs or fewer in each of his last five starts. The southpaw will bring a 4.84 ERA into a start against the Orioles next week.
Felix Doubront SP FA Fri 6/7/13 12:54 PM
Felix Doubront
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Friday's game between the Angels and Red Sox has been postponed due to rain.
The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday. Scheduled starters Tommy Hanson and Felix Doubront will be pushed back a day.
Felix Doubront SP FA Sat 6/1/13 11:09 PM
Felix Doubront
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Felix Doubront limited the Yankees to one run in six innings and struck out six in a victory Saturday.
Doubront was at 48 pitches after two innings, but the Yankees couldn't push across any of their five baserunners in those frames. Doubront settled down afterwards, throwing 55 pitches over his last four innings. He's walking too many batters to pitch deep into games and his fluctuating velocity is a cause for concern, but he's allowed three earned runs or fewer in eight of nine starts on the season.
Felix Doubront SP FA Tue 5/21/13 11:59 PM
Felix Doubront
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Felix Doubront allowed two runs over six innings but took the loss Tuesday as the White Sox topped the Red Sox.
Doubront made one mistake that Jeff Keppinger deposited into the seats for a two-run homer, but the pitch was enough to saddle Doubront with the loss. He's now got a 5.61 ERA and 1.73 WHIP on the year despite a 3-2 record. He'll start again Sunday against the Indians.
Felix Doubront SP FA Thu 5/16/13 11:11 PM
Felix Doubront
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Making his first start in 13 days, Felix Doubront pitched around six walks to allow two runs in five innings Thursday against the Rays.
Doubront struck out seven and allowed three hits. The Red Sox's concern with Doubront is the way his velocity has dropped while working from the stretch. That was still a problem tonight, but he was effective anyway. He should remain in the rotation next week.
Felix Doubront SP FA Fri 5/10/13 4:48 PM
Felix Doubront
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Felix Doubront will start next Thursday against the Rays.
The Red Sox have an off-day on Monday, which allows them to push back Doubront's return to the rotation. The 25-year-old southpaw has a 6.40 ERA and 35/16 K/BB ratio over 32 1/3 innings this season.
Felix Doubront SP FA Wed 5/8/13 11:50 PM
Felix Doubront
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Felix Doubront will rejoin the Red Sox' rotation.
Allen Webster started in Doubront's place on Wednesday and was rocked for eight runs over just 1 2/3 frames. The lefty relieved him and didn't fare well, either, allowing six runs and 11 hits over 5 1/3 innings, but the Sox aren't ready to give up on him as a starter. Doubront could be pushed back, though, with Boston having an off day next Monday.
Felix Doubront SP FA Tue 5/7/13 4:31 PM
Felix Doubront
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Felix Doubront has been demoted to the Boston bullpen.
Doubront had a brutal 5.67 ERA and 1.70 WHIP through his first five starts. Allen Webster is taking his spot in Boston's rotation for at least one turn. The Red Sox haven't decided what will happen after that.
Felix Doubront SP FA Sat 5/4/13 8:45 AM
Felix Doubront
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Felix Doubront confirmed to the Boston Globe the he's struggled with his velocity this season.
"You want a little bit more and it's not there," Doubront said. "Sometimes I don't have that power to get swing and misses and go in hard on hitters." Doubront is coming of a career-high 161 innings in 2012, but insists he's not dealing with a physical issue. He's been consistently throwing 88-89 mph this year and hasn't been effective with his secondary pitches. The Red Sox have Allen Webster waiting in the minors if he continues to struggle. Doubront has a 5.67 ERA in five starts.
Felix Doubront SP FA Sat 5/4/13 12:01 AM
Felix Doubront
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Felix Doubront was knocked around for a season-high six runs in 3 2/3 innings Friday in a loss to the Rangers.
Doubront gave up a career-high 12 hits in the loss and showed diminished velocity. It was the first time he failed to complete five innings in a start this season. His ERA jumped from 4.24 to 5.67 with the clunker. He'll attempt to bounce back next week against the Twins.