Red Sox vs Nationals Series Review
A Blog By Dean
Overall Takeaway
These feel eerily similar to last year, when the Red Sox approached the All-Star break and trade deadline. They entered the All-Star Game riding a three-series win streak; currently, they’re on a two-series streak. However, last season, they faltered against the Dodgers, Rockies, and Yankees as the deadline drew closer, ultimately opting not to make a playoff run. This season, they’ll face the Cubs, Phillies, Dodgers, and Twins right after the All-Star break. However, the 2025 team actually has an ace and a closer in Crochet and Chapman. Here’s hoping they stay above .500 and make a run for the playoffs.
The Nationals were a cakewalk, and after watching all three games, I can’t believe they are only the third-worst team in baseball. The offense is churning, and the bullpen is getting some relief as the starters are able to make it to at least the fifth inning during this 10-game stretch.
Game 1: Red Sox 11-2
Game 2: Red Sox 10-3
Game 3: Red Sox 6-4
What I Loved
Lucas Giolito
His last five starts are insane. 32.2 IP, 0.83 ERA, 31 K. I posted on Thursday that if the Red Sox were thinking about being sellers, they should be shopping Giolito around ASAP. To be clear, I do not want them shopping him, I think they can make a playoff run.
Ceddanne Rafaela
Ceddanne is playing like an All-Star. He is the best outfielder defensively in baseball (no one talks about how weird it was that they wasted him at SS last year) and has over a 1.000 OPS in the last 15 games. Reserves are announced tonight for the All-Star game, let’s see if he sneaks in.
Roman Anthony
Going into Sunday, he was batting .382 with five doubles, 3 RBIs, five runs, and a .962 OPS over his last eight games. Went on to add another RBI single on Sunday. It's way too early to be calling him Rookie of the Year (some people are.), but he is starting to play like one.
Trevor Story
All I need to put is this tweet by Ethan.
What I Was “Mid” About
Walker Buehler
I can’t go and move Buehler to the “loved” section just yet. His game on Saturday was okay at best.
Garrett Crochet
It seems that Garrett has a tough time pitching with a lead. Two games in a row now, he has struggled when the offense showed up for him. However, I am putting him here simply because Tarik Skubal has begun to pull away in Cy Young voting, so I can no longer post comparisons of the two anymore. It
What I Didn’t Love
Nothing
Can never complain about a sweep.
If you haven’t already, consider subscribing below. It is free!