Hope in Beantown

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Atlanta Braves 2B Ozzie Albies took home Player of the Week honors after crushing the ball to the tune of a .448 average (13 for 29) with 7 Doubles, 2 Homeruns, 6 Runs, and 10 RBI for a slashline of .448/.448/.897 that created 0.8 WAR.

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A great match-up of two outstanding pitchers in Houck and Crochet ended with a nail biting 9th inning. On the day, the Boston Red Sox (36-30) prevailed over the Chicago White Sox (30-37) by a 3 to 1 score.

Tanner Houck (8-3) picked up the win by limiting the home team to two (2) harmless singles while striking out 9 in 8 innings of play; Game Score 87. Liam Hendriks (SV 10) picked up the save but did give up 1 earned run on 2 hits. Of Note, Houck was recognized as MLB's #1 Performance of the Day. On offense, the Red Sox were led by Tyler O'Neill (2 for 3, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI, Walk) and Tommy Edman (1 for 3, RBI).

Chicago starter Garrett Crochet (6-6) was burdened with the loss despite allowing just 1 earned run on 4 hits and 3 walks while striking out 10 in 7 innings of work; Game Score 72. John Brebbia was ineffective in his efforts, as he allowed 2 earned runs on 2 hits in 2 innings of relief work. Offense came from Luis Robert Jr. (1 for 4, Double, Run) and Eloy Jimenez (1 for 3, RBI).

Player of the Game: Tanner Houck (Season: #5)

AL East Standings: 2 1/2 GB, 2nd Place

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Week 11 Power Rankings have the Philadelphia Phillies (133.2 points) remaining in the top spot. The Los Angeles Dodgers (114.9 points) and Pittsburgh Pirates (113.7 points) are some distance behind. The Boston Red Sox (101.1 points) dropped 2 spots to 12th place, while the Washington Nationals (45.8 points) took over last place. The biggest jump of the week was a tie between the Oakland A's (78.2 points) from 28th to 21st and the Miami Marlins (90.6 points) from 21st to 14th, while the Minnesota Twins (101.4 points) had the biggest fall from 2nd to 11th.

Previous week's rankings: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...&postcount=187

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I stumbled across an absolute crazy box score in the Florida Complex League involving the Boston (FCL) Red Sox and Houston (FCL) Astros Blue. Aside from the completely lopsided score of 31 to 1, the Astros issued 24 walks and 18 hits. YIKES!

On the offensive side of things, Matt Duffy had the most impressive linescore of 5 for 7 with 2 Doubles, Homerun, 4 Runs, 8 RBI, and a Walk, though Nelson Taylor (1 for 3, Homerun, 4 Runs, 2 RBI, 5 Walks) was impressive. For the opposing pitching, Nehomar Ochoa Jr. faced 9 batters in the 1st inning and failed to record an out; allowing 3 hits and 6 walks that resulted in 9 earned runs -- Game Score -6.

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Riding an 8-game win streak and owning the best record in baseball, it was not a huge surprise that the visiting Philadelphia Phillies (44-22) bested the Boston Red Sox (36-31) by a 6 to 1 score.

Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola (10-3) tossed a great game, as he permitted just 1 earned run on 8 hits and 1 hit batsman while striking out 8 in 9 innings of work; Game Score 75. At the plate, the Phillies were led by Bryson Stott (3 for 5, Double, Triple, 2 Runs, 3 RBI), Johan Rojas (3 for 4, 2 Runs, 2 Stolen Bases), and Bryce Harper (2 for 5, Homerun, Run, RBI).

The Red Sox hope rested with Kutter Crawford (3-6) who pitched a solid game but allowing 3 earned runs on 6 hits and 3 walks while striking out 12 in 6 innings of play; Game Score 57. Ryne Stanek covered the next 2 innings of relief but did permit 1 earned run on 2 hits while striking out 4 in 2 innings. Liam Hendriks was knocked around for 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 1 walk in 1 inning of play. Jarren Duran (2 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI), Rafael Devers (2 for 4, Double), and Pablo Reyes (2 for 3, Hit-by-Pitch) played well in defeat.

Player of the Game: Aaron Nola

AL East Standings: 2 GB, 2nd Place

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The Red Sox out hit and arguably out pitched the visiting Phillies, yet at the end of the day it was the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies (45-22) extend their winning streak to 10 games with the 1 to 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox (36-32).

Picking up the win was Philly starter Ranger Suarez (6-5) who tossed 8 2/3 innings of shutout ball in which he scattered 8 hits and 3 walks while striking out 6; Game Score 71. Jose Alvarado (SV 21) worked the final out of the game to record the save. At the plate, Brandon Marsh (2 for 3, Double, RBI) and J.T. Realmuto (1 for 3, Run) played well in victory.

Garrett Whitlock (3-5) was tagged with the loss despite allowing just 1 earned run on 5 hits and 1 walk while striking out 11 in 7 2/3 innings of play; Game Score 75. Nick Pivetta worked 1/3 of an inning in scoreless fashion before Liam Hendriks tossed a scoreless / hitless final inning. For Boston, Pablo Reyes (3 for 4, Stolen Base), Tristan Casas (1 for 2, 2 Walks), Masataka Yoshida (2 for 4), and Rafael Devers (1 for 4, Double) saw the ball well today.

Player of the Game: Ranger Suarez

AL East Standings: 2 GB, 2nd Place

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A rewarding (and much needed) win for the home team against arguably the best team in MLB. On the day, the Boston Red Sox (37-32) posted an 8 to 4 score to prevail over the Philadelphia Phillies (45-23).

A sufficient outing from Boston starter Brayan Bello (9-5) in which he permitted 4 earned runs on 10 hits and 1 walk while striking out 3 in 7 innings of play; Game Score 43. Nick Pivetta (SV 3) performed well in the closer role with 2 shutout innings in which he allowed just 1 hit and struckout 2 while facing 7 batters. At the plate, Tristan Casas (1 for 2, Homerun, 3 Runs, 3 RBI, 3 Walks), Rafael Devers (2 for 5, Double, Homerun, 2 Runs, 3 RBI), Masataka Yoshida (2 for 4, Double, 2 Runs, Walk) had a great day. Of Note, Casas was recognized as MLB's #2 Performance of the Day.

Starter Spencer Turnbull (5-3) was tagged with the loss after he was knocked from the game after just 4 innings due to allowing 5 earned runs on 4 hits and 5 walks while striking out just 1; Game Score 30. Taijuan Walker covered the next 3 1/3 innings in which he permitted 1 earned run on 3 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman. Matt Strahm covered the final 2/3 innings but was knocked around for 2 earned runs on 2 hits. Leading the Philadelphia offense was Kyle Schwarber (2 for 3, Double, Homerun, Run, 3 RBI, Walk), Bryce Harper (3 for 4, RBI), and Alec Bohm (2 for 4, Double, Run).

Player of the Game: Tristan Casas (Season: #1)

AL East Standings: 1 GB, 2nd Place

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An important win for the home team, as New York is in close pursuit in the American League East race. On the day, the Boston Red Sox (38-32) topped the visiting New York Yankees (37-35) by a 3 to 1 score.

Starter Jack Flaherty (6-5) had a solid outing in which he allowed 1 earned run on 6 hits, 4 walks, and 1 hit batsman while striking out 7 in 7 innings of work; Game Score 64. Ryne Stanek (H 1) had a lock-down inning in which he struckout 3 before turning the ball over to Liam Hendriks (SV 11) to close out the game in a scoreless 9th inning. Boston's offense was generated by Marcelo Mayer (2 for 4, 2 Doubles, RBI), Jarren Duran (2 for 4, Run, Stolen Base), Masataka Yoshida (2 for 3, Double, Run, Walk), and Tyler O'Neill (1 for 4, Triple, Run, RBI).

New York starter Nestor Cortes (6-7) permitted 3 earned runs on 8 hits and 2 walks while striking out 8 in 5 2/3 innings of play; Game Score 47. Jonathan Loaisiga went 2 1/3 innings of scoreless ball. At the plate, Oswald Peraza (2 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI) and Jasson Dominguez (2 for 3, Walk) played well.

Player of the Game: Jack Flaherty (Season: #4)

AL East Standings: 1 GB, 2nd Place

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A late, 9th inning rally came up just short as the home team fell to their historic rivals. By a 4 to 3 score, the visiting New York Yankees (38-35) topped the Boston Red Sox (38-33).

New York starter Carlos Rodon (8-5) tossed a fine game in which he allowed just 1 earned run on 7 hits and 1 walk while striking out 12 in 8 innings of work; Game Score 75. Clay Holmes (SV 22) was called into wrap things up in the final inning and while he did ultimately record the save, he was knocked around for 2 earned runs on 4 hits and a walk in 1 inning of play. Austin Wells (2 for 3, Homerun, Run, RBI, Hit-by-Pitch), Jasson Dominguez (2 for 4, Double, Run), and Alex Verdugo (2 for 4, Double, RBI) had a solid day at the plate.

Tanner Houck (8-4) was saddled with the loss after he permitted 4 earned runs on 10 hits and 1 hit batsman while striking out 9 in 7 innings of play; Game Score 50. Justin Slaten covered the final 2 innings without allowing any further scoring. The Boston offense was powered by Vaughn Grissom (3 for 4, Double), Tristan Casas (2 for 4, 2 Runs), and Reese McGuire (2 for 4, RBI).

Player of the Game: Carlos Rodon

AL East Standings: 1 GB, 2nd Place

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Houston Astros prospect Jairo Solis dominated in a recent match-up against Miami's DSL affiliate. In the game, Solis tossed a complete game 2-hitter in which he struckout 19 while walking 2; Game Score 100.

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The latest look at how the American League All-Star voting is going. The Boston Red Sox still only have 1 player (Rafael Devers) leading a position category, while the Houston Astros continue to lead with 3 players (Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, and Framber Valdez).

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Updated voting tallies are out, and the National League is shaping up to be something really special. The Los Angeles Dodgers lead with 3 players leading their respective positional categories (Will Smith, Mookie Betts, and Shohei Ohtani).

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Milwaukee Brewers 2B Brice Turang was locked in at the plate, as he smashed the ball to the tune of a .500 average (12 for 24) with 2 Doubles, 2 Homeruns, 6 Runs, 8 RBI, 3 Walks, and 1 Stolen Base. In picking up his first National League Player of the Week award, Turang generated 0.7 WAR

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Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter was named the American League Player of the Week. On the week, Carter went 10 for 25 (.400 average) with a Double, 4 Homeruns, 8 Runs, 6 RBI, a Walk, and 3 Stolen Bases.

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With the Yankees jumping out to a 4 run lead through the power of 3 blasts, the home team bounced back to take the game to the delight of the 33,050 fans in attendance. On the day, the Boston Red Sox (39-33) topped the visiting New York Yankees (38-36) by a 6 to 4 score.

Kutter Crawford (4-6) picked up the win, going 7 innings in which he permitted 4 earned runs on 6 hits and 2 walks while striking out 6; Game Score 53. Nick Pivetta (H 3) tossed a scoreless 8th inning before Liam Hendriks (SV 12) closed things out to wrap up the game. At the plate, Tyler O'Neill (2 for 4, Double, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI), Jarren Duran (1 for 3, Triple, Run, Walk, Stolen Base), Marcelo Mayer (2 for 3, Double, 2 RBI, Sacrifice Fly), and Reese McGuire (2 for 4, 2 Doubles, 2 Runs, RBI) hit the ball well for the Red Sox.

The Yankees turned to Luis Gil (3-6) for the start, but he lasted only 5 1/3 innings in which he allowed 5 earned runs on 7 hits, 3 walks, and a wild pitch; Game Score 36. Caleb Ferguson tossed 2 1/3 innings and permitted 1 earned run on 5 hits, 1 walk, and a wild pitch. Chase Hampton had a scoreless 1/3 inning. Leading the way at the plate were Oswald Peraza (2 for 3, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI, Walk), Austin Wells (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI), and Trent Grisham (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI).

Player of the Game: Oswald Peraza

AL East Standings: Tied, 1st Place

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The Week 12 Power Rankings are out and the Philadelphia Phillies (127.2 points) have a firm hold on the top spot. The Pittsburgh Pirates (117.6 points) and the San Francisco Giants (114.0 points) hold the next two spots. The Boston Red Sox (100.6 points) now sit in 11th place, while the Washington Nationals (45.3 points) remain in last place. The Miami Marlins (112.3 points) had the week's biggest jump, moving from 14th place to 4th place. On the other side of the spectrum, the Baltimore Orioles dropped from 7th place to 15th place for the week's largest drop.

Previous week's rankings: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...&postcount=203

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This was a rough-go for both starting pitchers, with both seeing their stats taking an adverse hit. Through some late run support, the Boston Red Sox (40-33) moved to a season-high 7 games over .500 mark with a 13 to 6 victory over the home team Toronto Blue Jays (34-39).

Boston starter Garrett Whitlock lasted just 4 1/3 innings after he allowed 5 earned runs on 8 hits and 1 walk, while striking out 4; Game Score 30. Isaiah Campbell (1-0) picked up the win for his effort in which he allowed 1 unearned run on 6 hits and 1 walk. At the plate, Tyler O'Neill (3 for 3, Double, 2 Homeruns, 3 Runs, 6 RBI, Walk, Hit-by-Pitch), Jarren Duran (2 for 4, 2 Runs, RBI, Walk), Tristan Casas (2 for 5, 2 Runs, RBI), and Ceddanne Rafaela (2 for 5, Run, RBI, Stolen Base) had a great day of hitting. Of Note, O'Neill was recognized as MLB's #1 Performance of the Day.

Toronto starter Jose Berrios did not record a decision after he allowed 5 earned runs on 6 hits and a hit batsman; Game Score 37. Erik Swanson (2-2) was tagged with the loss after he served up 4 earned runs on 3 hits and 1 walk in 2 innings of play before Trevor Richards was called upon, but who failed to stop the damage in serving up 4 earned runs on 3 hits, 2 walks, and a wild pitch. Alek Manoah pitched a scoreless 2/3 innings. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (3 for 4, 2 Homeruns, 2 Runs, 5 RBI, Walk), Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2 for 3, 2 Runs, Sacrifice Bunt), Dalton Varsho (3 for 5, Run), and Justin Turner (3 for 5) hit the ball well.

Player of the Game: Tyler O'Neill (Season: #5)

AL East Standings: 1st Place, 1/2 Game Lead

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This was the Rafael Devers show, as the All-Star third baseman smashed 3 Homeruns on the day to lead the Boston Red Sox (41-33) to a 7 to 1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays (34-40).

While Devers may have garnered much of the limelight, Brayan Bello (10-5) continued his successful season picking up the victory by limiting the Jays to 6 hits and 3 walks in his 8 innings of scoreless ball; Game Score 71. Garrett Cleavinger was tagged for 1 earned run on a hit and a walk in his 1 inning of play. Powering the offense today was Rafael Devers (4 for 4, 3 Homeruns, 3 Runs, 3 RBI, Walk), Tyler O'Neill (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI, Walk, Stolen Base), and Jarren Duran (2 for 5, Run). Of Note, Devers was recognized as MLB's #1 Performance of the Day.

Taking the loss for Toronto was Yusei Kikuchi (4-6) who permitted 5 earned runs on 10 hits and 1 walk while striking out 8 in 6 2/3 innings of work; Game Score 41. Tim Mayza allowed 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 1 walk over the remaining 2 1/3 innings of play. Danny Jansen (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI), George Springer (2 for 4), and Davis Schneider (1 for 3, Walk, Stolen Base) played well in defeat.

Player of the Game: Rafael Devers (Season: #8)

AL East Standings: 1st Place, 1 1/2 Game Lead

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That makes it a 3-game sweep in which Boston outscored the Jays by a margin of 26 to 8. On the day, the Boston Red Sox (42-33) prevailed over the Toronto Blue Jays (34-41) by a 6 to 1 score.

Jack Flaherty (7-5) picked up the victory with his 8 innings of work in which he permitted just 1 earned run on 6 hits; Game Score 76. Joely Rodriguez covered the final inning of relief in scoreless fashion. Of Note, Flaherty was recognized as MLB's #3 Performance of the Day. At the plate, Marcelo Mayer (2 for 4, Homerun, 2 Runs, RBI), Rafael Devers (1 for 4, Double, 2 RBI, Sacrifice Fly), and Masataka Yoshida (2 for 5, Double, Run) played well for the Red Sox.

For Toronto, Kevin Gausman (7-3) was tagged with the loss after allowing 6 earned runs on 9 hits in 6 2/3 innings of work; Game Score 37. Bowden Francis pitched the remaining 2 1/3 innings of play, allowing just 1 hit and 1 walk without permitting any further damage. Alejandro Kirk (1 for 3, Homerun, Run, RBI), Bo Bichette (2 for 4), and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (2 for 4) played well on the day.

Player of the Game: Jack Flaherty (Season: #5)

AL East Standings: 1st Place, 2 1/2 Game Lead

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The Toronto Blue Jays announced today that they reached agreement to extend Superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 4-year deal worth $121.4M, though Vlad's ability to opt out after year 2 and decline year 4 sets him up for another big payday.

2025	Age 26	$28,400,000
2026	Age 27	$32,000,000 Player Opt Out
2027	Age 28	$30,500,000
2028	Age 29	$30,500,000 Player Option

Promised Role: Starting Lineup
MVP Bonus:	$650,000
All-Star Bonus: $110,000