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Overall Takeaway
Well, that was as miserable as the weather this weekend. Everytime Boston seemed to get into the games they immediately gave up the lead. Then right when you think they might make a come back, they are swinging on the first pitch, or sending CONNOR WONG TO HOME PLATE WITH ONE OUT.
I think the biggest statistical takeaway from this weekend is the team is 6th in hits, 2nd in doubles, T-1st in triples, and dead last in runs, OPS, HR, and SLG. They just do not know how to hit with runners on base.
Now time to play the best team in baseball. Yay.
Game 1: Twins 8-6
Game 2: Twins 4-2
Game 3: Twins 6-5
What I Loved
Masataka Yoshida
Was sad to see Masataka’s interview Sunday morning where it was clear that he is frustrated with the inconsistent play he has received in his Boston tenure. I mostly chalk that up to Alex Cora being the king of tinerking lineups.
Was happy to see him finally hit a home run Sunday. I truly hope they give him consistent playing time, if not let him free.
Marcelo Mayer At SS
Still a lot to be desired offensively. Dave O’Brien pointed it out early in the game that he hopes being at one position will help him get into an offensive flow as well. This is something I was preaching from the roof tops last year with both Mayer and Kristian Campbell. We saw what happened with Kristian Campbell, let’s hope that doesn’t happen with Mayer.
Wilsson Contreras
Eight game hitting streak with seven extra base hits mixed in. He is the heart and soul of the team here in 2026. Which in itself is kind of sad.
Payton Tolle
Another quality start for Tolle. His ERA actually rose to 2.46 on the season.
What I Was ‘Mid’ About
Brayan Bello
I suppose Bryan Bello wasn’t terrible on Saturday, ignore the score on the top right we are tweaking that, but I can’t get behind the fact that he needs an opener to be mediocore. The numbers are kind of nuts and aren’t sustainable.
As a starter: 9.68 ERA through 30.2 IP
As reliever: 0.98 ERA through 18.1 IP
What I Didn’t Love
Bullpen and Defense
Last series, I pointed out how great the bullpen had been over the last few weeks. Well, this series was a little different. Five runs on Friday, two on Saturday, and three more Sunday. On the defensive side, there were four errors across the series, and frankly could have been more. For as great as Willson Contreras has been that bobble at home plate killed them Friday.
The Offense
They are sixth in the American League in hits and dead last in OPS, HR, Runs, and SLG. Need a generational turn around.
Home Record
The Red Sox have the worst home record of any team in baseball. The Colorado Rockies are better. Have fun going to sleep knowing that.
Who Got Screwed
Tyler Samaniego
I understand he has options, so he gets the short end of the stick. However, 1.04 ERA over 17 innings isn’t easy to replace. Hoping to see him again soon.
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