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AlpineSK · 05-11-2013, 08:15 PM

April 27, 2013

Bradley Hits First HR; Ortiz to DL

Jackie Bradley Jr hit his first Major League HR off of good friend and former team mate Allen Webster, traded to Houston in the Stephen Drew deal, to power the Sox over the Astros 11-7.

“It’s a big accomplishment, and I am glad I got the ball!” Bradley Jr said. The fan who caught the ball in his Monster Seat tossed it back down to the field for Bradley Jr to keep.

Ryan Dempster struggled, but his offense did the job, allowing him to improve his record to 2-4. The Sox wrap up their four game series with Houston tomorrow as Clay Bucholz (3-1) faces Erik Bedard (2-0). Boston will have to make it through their first two weeks without David Ortiz. Big Papi suffered an intercostal strain that will keep him out for 2-3 weeks.

To fill his roster spot, the Red Sox recalled 1B Mark Hamilton. Mike Napoli will pack his glove up and move back to DH for a little while, and red hot Mike Carp will get more well deserved playing time at first base. All of this could change though with Mitch Moreland coming off the DL in three days.

The big unknown is what will the Sox do with Jackie Bradley Jr? Will he stay with the big league team? He’s struggled so far, hitting just .150 with 1 HR and 5 RBI but his glove has given the Red Sox arguably the best defensive outfield in the majors with Bradley Jr, Victorino, and Ellsbury.

Kier refused to comment when asked about Bradley Jr’s fate, saying that he and Manager John Farrell will be talking it over later this week. Many believe though that Ortiz’s injury could mean the youngster could see more Major League time.

05-11-2013, 08:15 PM	#14
AlpineSK All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 1,618	April 27, 2013 Bradley Hits First HR; Ortiz to DL Jackie Bradley Jr hit his first Major League HR off of good friend and former team mate Allen Webster, traded to Houston in the Stephen Drew deal, to power the Sox over the Astros 11-7. “It’s a big accomplishment, and I am glad I got the ball!” Bradley Jr said. The fan who caught the ball in his Monster Seat tossed it back down to the field for Bradley Jr to keep. Ryan Dempster struggled, but his offense did the job, allowing him to improve his record to 2-4. The Sox wrap up their four game series with Houston tomorrow as Clay Bucholz (3-1) faces Erik Bedard (2-0). Boston will have to make it through their first two weeks without David Ortiz. Big Papi suffered an intercostal strain that will keep him out for 2-3 weeks. To fill his roster spot, the Red Sox recalled 1B Mark Hamilton. Mike Napoli will pack his glove up and move back to DH for a little while, and red hot Mike Carp will get more well deserved playing time at first base. All of this could change though with Mitch Moreland coming off the DL in three days. The big unknown is what will the Sox do with Jackie Bradley Jr? Will he stay with the big league team? He’s struggled so far, hitting just .150 with 1 HR and 5 RBI but his glove has given the Red Sox arguably the best defensive outfield in the majors with Bradley Jr, Victorino, and Ellsbury. Kier refused to comment when asked about Bradley Jr’s fate, saying that he and Manager John Farrell will be talking it over later this week. Many believe though that Ortiz’s injury could mean the youngster could see more Major League time.