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Overall Takeaway
Editor’s Note #2: I am a teetotaler, fancy word for I don’t drink. I don’t know what drunk feels like at this point in my life. But I imagine it is how I feel after this game.
Both Tuesday and Wednesday, I was late to the party. Boston came out to early leads before many fans were even in their seats (or on the couch in my world). Thursday I told my wife I would be down in time for Real Housewives. That never happened, and I am afraid to go back downstairs from the attic. My nachos from Uber Eats have also been sitting on my porch for over an hour. Couldn’t risk missing any of this classic.
Another eight-game win streak, another sweep, but more importantly, nine consecutive series wins. This is the second-longest streak in franchise history behind an 11-series run in 1912.
I have written and rewritten this section three times now. I am running out of words at this point. Down five different times tonight and just battled back each time. If you want to sit and
Like last week, I just need to add a note about the bunts. If we were still in the Alex Cora era, we would not be seeing these sacrifice bunts. Tracy has been utilizing them to perfection.
Game 1: Red Sox 14-2
Game 2: Red Sox 4-0
Game 3: Red Sox 12-11
What I Loved
Andruw Montasterio
Andruw was not in this blog until his double in the 10th inning. He should be offended that I did not add him. He had a great series, going 5-11 with 5 RBIs. Forget about Trevor Story, I want to keep Andruw
Erik Miller
I would be lying if I said I knew anything about Erik Miller prior to the trade. Then I saw the video where he tried to fight an entire team. Immediately fell in love.
Caleb Durbin Grand Slam
Durbin’s grand slam Tuesday set the tone for the rout. Since June 1st, he is batting .303 with 10 HR and 28 RBI. ALSO WON THE GAME TONIGHT.
Sonny Gray
Another quality start for Gray and his 14th win of the season, which is tied for 1st in all of MLB with Cristopher Sanchez.
Patrick Sandoval
Been moving Patrick Sandoval up the ladder the last couple of reviews. Tuesday represented his first win since May 2024. If he can continue to show any signs of his 2022 self, it will be huge for a depleted Boston rotation.
Brayan Bello
Bello pitched another flawless three innings on Tuesday, which counted as his first career save. He has a minuscule 0.54 ERA since rejoining the team. Editor's Note: Bello came in after I wrote this. He was very tired, as was I, so I do not fault him for giving up the ghost runner. Forget it happened. I don't have his updated ERA that includes tonight’s game, but he was great again.
Wilyer Abreu Power Surge
Another three home runs this series. Nine of his 20 home runs have come since July 18th. Also knocked in the tying run in the 11th with a sacrifice fly, something a lot of Red Sox hitters have struggled to do.
What I Was ‘Mid’ About
Anthony Seigler
Broke an 0-for-11 slump with a great day Friday.
What I Didn’t Love
Ranger Suarez
It has been over a month since we have seen a quality start from Suarez. Injury aside, he has not been great.
Jarren Duran Stealing 3rd
I write these prior to the post-game interviews, so if this changes, excuse me, but who in the world sent Duran there?