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AlpineSK · 05-11-2013, 08:15 PM

April 30, 2013

Boston Finishes April 18-9

After an abysmal 1-5 start, the Red Sox very quickly turned their April around, posting a 17-4 record for the remainder of the month. They finished April though with a 6-1 loss to 2nd place Toronto, reducing their AL East lead to 3 games.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia continues to carry a hot bat, maintaining a 15 game hitting streak, and posting an AL best .366 average. Jacoby Ellsbury and Jose Iglasias have been hot on the base paths, stealing 9 bases each. John Farrell has taken a very aggressive stance with base running with players like Ellsbury, Iglesias and Shane Victorino. The team has more speed this year than at any time in the 2000’s.

On the mound, John Lester leads the AL with a 5-1 record, however his 6.50 ERA is rather lackluster. Although he has not had many save attempts, Joel Hanrahan has been incredibly reliable going 4-4 in save opportunities, posting a 2-0 record and surrendering just one hit and no runs in 7 innings through the first month of the year.

Clay Bucholz surprised everyone when he was named as the AL pitcher of the month for April. Bucholz has posted a 4-1 record with a 2.45 ERA. His 0.93 WHIP and 2 CG’s were the driving factor in his winning of the monthly award.
With Mitch Moreland coming off the DL, a major question was answered for the team. Jackie Bradley Jr will remain with Boston a little while longer. Mark Hamilton was optioned to AAA Pawtucket, as was RP Craig Breslow who was recently activated from the DL and cleared waivers.

05-11-2013, 08:15 PM	#15
AlpineSK All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 1,640	April 30, 2013 Boston Finishes April 18-9 After an abysmal 1-5 start, the Red Sox very quickly turned their April around, posting a 17-4 record for the remainder of the month. They finished April though with a 6-1 loss to 2nd place Toronto, reducing their AL East lead to 3 games. Jarrod Saltalamacchia continues to carry a hot bat, maintaining a 15 game hitting streak, and posting an AL best .366 average. Jacoby Ellsbury and Jose Iglasias have been hot on the base paths, stealing 9 bases each. John Farrell has taken a very aggressive stance with base running with players like Ellsbury, Iglesias and Shane Victorino. The team has more speed this year than at any time in the 2000’s. On the mound, John Lester leads the AL with a 5-1 record, however his 6.50 ERA is rather lackluster. Although he has not had many save attempts, Joel Hanrahan has been incredibly reliable going 4-4 in save opportunities, posting a 2-0 record and surrendering just one hit and no runs in 7 innings through the first month of the year. Clay Bucholz surprised everyone when he was named as the AL pitcher of the month for April. Bucholz has posted a 4-1 record with a 2.45 ERA. His 0.93 WHIP and 2 CG’s were the driving factor in his winning of the monthly award. With Mitch Moreland coming off the DL, a major question was answered for the team. Jackie Bradley Jr will remain with Boston a little while longer. Mark Hamilton was optioned to AAA Pawtucket, as was RP Craig Breslow who was recently activated from the DL and cleared waivers.