Righthander Greg Weissert allowed a tying home run to Dane Myers and lefthander Steven Matz gave up the go-ahead shot to Jakob Marsee in a brutal late-inning sequence set up by the goings-on from the day before.

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly finalizing a contract with former Washington Nationals slugger Nathaniel Lowe.

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Here are three reasons for optimism and three causes for concern as the Red Sox try to secure a playoff spot. Read more on Boston.com.

The Red Sox may see some relief help arriving soon in the form of Justin Slaten, who is ramping up after being out since June 1 with a shoulder/neck injury. He threw his third bullpen on Friday and is scheduled for a live batting practice session on Monday. If all goes well, his next step would be another live BP or a rehab assignment.

Calls Mount for Red Sox to Sign Player Released on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After Wednesday's loss to the Houston Astros, the Boston Red Sox have lost five of their last seven games and have come back down to earth after their red-hot July.