Boston Red Sox games typically last about 2 hours and 48 minutes on average in recent years with the implementation of the pitch clock and pace of play rules. Before the pitch clock, their games averaged over 3 hours (around 3 hours and 11 minutes in 2022). Some series have averaged around 2 hours and 36 minutes, and individual games can vary from about 2 hours and 30 minutes to over 3 hours depending on innings and game dynamics.
Recent Trends in Game Length
- 2023 Red Sox games averaged approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes, which is faster compared to previous years' over 3-hour average games.
- Pitch clock and pace of play changes introduced in 2023 helped reduce game times by about 20-30 minutes.
- Games with extra innings or high scoring can last longer, but even 10-inning games have been under 3 hours recently.
Historical Comparisons
- Before pace of play rules, Red Sox games commonly exceeded 3 hours.
- Some historic Red Sox vs Yankees games took close to 4 hours or more.
- The pace of play rule changes have led to a notable decrease in game times while maintaining offensive activity.
In summary, typical Red Sox games now run close to 2 hours and 45 minutes to just under 3 hours with variations depending on game specifics.
