Venezuelan Red Sox players show resilience amid earthquake tragedy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Willson Contreras, Ranger Suárez, and other Venezuelan players of the Boston Red Sox are coping with the aftermath of devastating twin earthquakes in their home country. Contreras expressed the emotional difficulty of performing in the MLB while keeping the spirit of Venezuela alive. The Red Sox organization supports relief efforts for affected areas in Venezuela, with players focusing on their game despite the personal toll. The team has won five consecutive games, marking a season high.
- •At least 22,619 people affected by earthquakes in Venezuela.
- •Contreras dedicated his home run to his home country during a game.
- •The Red Sox are supporting search and rescue efforts in La Guaira and Caracas.
- •The team has achieved five straight victories, setting a season high.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Venezuelan Red Sox showing immense strength in the midst of tragedy following earthquakes
""Every homer from now on is going to be for the Red Sox and Venezuela.”
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