Whenever I feel like I am getting skeptical, Matt Rosen comes in with some positivity.
“It’s inevitably clear that this team can be a legit contender. I’m finally hopeful again.”- Matt Rosen
Overall Takeaway
Pivetta and Bello coming back in the same week has come with mixed results. Pivetta got rocked while Bello was only able to strike out one over 5IP. Still, it is great to have them back and it was good for them to knock off the rust.
I believe Sam said it the other day, but I really hope the Sox decide to trade Jansen as soon as possible. Yeah, his stats (and advanced stats) look great right now. However, I have these things called eyes. Every time he pitches it’s terrifying.
Game 1: Nationals 5-1
Game 2: Red Sox 4-2
Game 3: Red Sox 3-2
What I Loved
Nationals handing Red Sox a win Sunday.
The second inning was hilarious to watch.
Victor Robles played like me in Little League.
Defense
Over the last 20 games they have only given up four unearned runs. They are still second to last in errors, but baby steps are being made.
Rafael Devers has been a huge part of this. Now has 17 games in a row without committing an error at 3B.
Houck going 7 again
Took the lost, but is now 6th in MLB with 52.1 IP.
Cooper Criswell
5 innings and 9 Ks. Gave up two solo home runs, but keeps his ERA low at 2.10.
Deeper analytics show this is not a fluke. With a FIP of 3.94 and a 201 ERA + he is showing to be an above average pitcher across the board.
What I Was "Mid" About
Josh Winckowski Demotion
Apparently, he wasn’t “jiving with Andrew Bailey.” Not sure what that means. He had a place in my heart as he was on my fantasy team.
Kenley Jansen
Happy to see him pitch three games in a row, but as I said in the opening I really hope they trade him soon. Need to get something for him and I don’t see his value being any higher.
What I Didn't Love
The Offense
Need the team to get healthy soon. Yoshida and Casas are allegedly feeling good. I don’t know how much longer the team can roll out a lineup with Romy Gonzalez leading off.
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