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Overall Takeaway
SWEEP SWEEP SWEEP. TWO GAMES OUT OF WILD CARD. POP THE TOPS.
In all seriousness, it was very refreshing to watch the Red Sox play complete baseball this series. Their offense began to click, their pitching was superb, and their defense was, well, pretty good.
All the success this series has had distracted us from the fact that Roman Anthony is still not feeling right. This team has no chance long-term if he is not right. Cherish the series, take a day off, and go take care of business against the Twins at Fenway.
Game 1: Red Sox 3-1
Game 2: Red Sox 7-1
Game 3: Red Sox 4-3
What I Loved
Sonny Gray
Next to Duran’s Game 3, I would give Gray the MVP of the series. He did a superb job mixing his fastball, cutter, sweeper, and curveball. His nine strikeouts are the most so far in a Red Sox uniform.
Willson Contreras
Feels like Contreras is hitting a home run every series. Now has 10 on the season with a .866 OPS.
Jarren Duran
Got on base twice in Game 1, which started off the series on a positive note. Padded the lead in Game 2 with a 3-run home run in the 9th inning, and was the player of the game tonight with another home run, a triple in the 9th, and some great defensive plays.
BULLPEN
Bullpen currently has the 2nd-best ERA of any group in MLB. They also rank Top 5 in BAA, WHIP, K/9, and IP.
Connely Early
The home run ball has been a major problem for Early over the last few weeks. He did not allow a home run in his first eight career starts. Well, over the last seven, he has allowed 8 HR, including two tonight. Lucky for Early, most of these bombs have been solo shots, but how long will that last?
What I Was ‘Mid’ About
Ranger Suarez
Unfortunately, Suarez was pulled in the 5th inning after giving up one run, but issuing three walks. Suarez still has an insane 1.12 ERA over his last seven starts. Not enough credit is being given to the Front Office for this move.
Masataka Yoshida
I have been beating the drum for Masa more than anyone. He has not beaten the drum in return. Over the last seven games, he has been batting .176 with only one RBI and no home runs. Got a few hits in this series, but needs to do a lot to get himself in the lineup consistently.
Caleb Durbin
I understand that he is a ++ defender. However, he is a bottom-10 hitter in all of baseball at the moment. Sat a lot over the last couple of days against righties.
What I Didn’t Love
Nothing
I have not gotten the chance to put anything in this section yet in 2026. So, I am taking advantage of a series sweep. ( I secretly don’t love IKF, but I am not saying that right now.)
Stat Soldier Score Cards
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