Hope in Beantown

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A snapshot of National League pitching leaders:

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Cleveland Guardians rookie 1B Kyle Manzardo was named the American League Rookie of the Month. In picking up the honor, Manzardo went 27 for 83 (.325 batting average) with 7 Doubles, 7 Homeruns, 18 Runs, 26 RBI, and 9 Walks for a slashline of .325/.391/.663 that generated 1.4 WAR.

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Colorado Rockies 2B Adael Amador was named the National League Player of the Month. In earning his first PofM award, Amador posted a .358 batting average (39 for 109) with 11 Doubles, 3 Homeruns, 23 Runs, 17 RBI, and 11 Walks for a slashline of .358/.426/.541 that led to 1.4 WAR.

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Baltimore Orioles SP Corbin Burns had a terrific month on the mound. For his effort of posting a 6-0 record with a 1.36 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 46 1/3 innings, Burns was named the American League Pitcher of the Month.

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Hunter Greene is quickly making a name for himself as one of the top pitchers in the game. In picking up his first career National League Pitcher of the Month award, Greene posted a 5-0 record with a 2.14 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 42 innings, while accumulating 1.2 WAR and 1.4 WPA.

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Boston Red Sox 3B Rafael Devers was named the American League Batter of the Month. On the month, Devers had a .359 batting average (37 for 103) with 9 Doubles, Triple, 9 Homeruns, 19 Runs, 22 RBI, 12 Walks, and a Stolen Base for a slashline of .359/.422/.728 that led to 1.9 WAR.

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Known for his ability to put the ball into play and find holes in the defense, Miami Marlins 1B Luis Arraez was named the National League Batter of the Month. On the month, Arraez went 50 for 111 (.450 batting average) with 10 Doubles, 2 Homeruns, 17 Runs, 20 RBI, 10 Walks, and 5 Stolen Bases for a slashline of .450/.500/.595 that created 2.0 WAR.

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A look at how the Red Sox fared in June, and where they sit in the various offensive and defensive categories. The team played well in June with a 16-10 record and continue to dominate against left-handed pitching. On the offense side of things, the Red Sox lead the AL in batting average (.259) and hits (757), and 2nd in runs scored (402) and extra-base hits (285). The team pitching ranks 2nd in ERA (3.59), runs allowed (325), WAR (13.8), and home runs allowed (83).

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Snippet one sorted by at-bats, while snippet two sorted by plate appearances. Aside from the previously reported great month by Rafael Devers, Tyler O'Neill is playing like he is a free agent after this season...

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First snippet sorted by innings pitched, while second snippet sorted by games appeared in. While Brayan Bello had a solid month, I love seeing Houck's strikeout and walk totals (32 to 2). In the bullpen, Liam Hendriks and Nick Pivetta played great.

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The player development report is out and Marcelo Mayer received a nice bump to his contact and speed ratings. Hate seeing the hit to Mario Fernandez' potential power and current speed ratings, as I was hoping to develop him into major-league bench strength.

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A short layoff and road travel to the Sunshine State, the Boston Red Sox (48-37) increased their win streak to 4 consecutive games by topping the Miami Marlins (45-40) by a 3 to 1 score. Of Note, the Red Sox stymied Luis Arraez today (0 for 3, Walk) ending his consecutive game hitting streak at 26 games.

This was a nice pitching outing for Boston starter Jack Flaherty (8-6), as he allowed just 1 earned run on 6 hits and 1 walk while striking out 8 in 8 innings of work; Game Score 73. Liam Hendriks (SV 14) worked a scoreless 9th inning to pick up the save. Leading the way at the plate today were Masataka Yoshida (2 for 4, Double, RBI, Sacrifice Fly), Tristan Casas (2 for 3, RBI, Walk), Rafael Devers (2 for 5, Run, RBI), and Marcelo Mayer (1 for 2, Run, 2 Walks).

Taking the loss was Jesus Luzardo (7-8) who permitted 3 runs (2 earned) on 7 hits and 3 walks while striking out 4 in 6 1/3 innings of play; Game Score 50. Andrew Nardi worked the final 2 2/3 innings in which he allowed 3 hits and 1 walk but did not create any additional scoring damage. The Marlins' offense was generated by Xavier Edwards (1 for 3, RBI, Sacrifice Fly), Tim Anderson (2 for 4, Stolen Base), and Nick Gordon (1 for 3, Double).

Player of the Game: Jack Flaherty (Season: #6)

AL East Standings: 1st Place, 2 Game Lead

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New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes was magnificent in his outing against the Cincinnati Reds. In picking up the win, Cortes (8-8) scattered 4 hits and 1 hit batsman while striking out 16 in 8 2/3 innings of scoreless ball; Game Score 92.

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Despite being behind 2 to 1 after 4 1/2 innings, things were still setting up nicely for a comeback. Instead, the Miami Marlins (46-40) tacked on 3 more runs in the bottom of the 5th inning and cruised to a 5 to 1 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox (48-38).

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara (6-5) went the distance, permitting just 1 earned run on 6 hits and 2 walks while striking out 5 in the complete-game victory; Game Score 74. The offense was powered by Jake Burger (2 for 3, Double, Run, 2 RBI, Walk), Luis Arraez (2 for 3, Run, Walk), and Tim Anderson (1 for 3, Run, 2 Stolen Bases).

For the Red Sox, starter Tanner Houck (9-6) was roughed up for 5 earned runs on 8 hits and 2 walks in just 4 innings of work; Game Score 26. While not an ideal setting, reliever Garrett Cleavinger was terrific in his 4 innings of play, as he permitted just 1 walk while striking out 8. At the plate, Marcelo Mayer (2 for 3, Double, Homerun, Run, RBI) and Masataka Yoshida (2 for 4) played well.

Player of the Game: Sandy Alcantara

AL East Standings: 1st Place, 1 Game Lead

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The Miami Marlins (47-40) jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 5 to 1 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox (48-39). Disappointing to see the Boston offense dry and up not play well against a solid Miami team.

Starter Braxton Garrett (8-3) had an outstanding game, allowing just 1 earned run on 6 hits and 2 walks while striking out 11 in 8 innings of play; Game Score 75. A.J. Puk provided a scoreless final inning to wrap things up. The Marlins offense was generated by Luis Arraez (2 for 4, Double, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI), Jesus Sanchez (1 for 1, Double, 2 RBI, 3 Walks), and Jake Burger (1 for 3, Double, 2 Runs, Walk).

The Red Sox turned to Kutter Crawford (6-7) to take the mound, but he didn't last long as he was pulled after 2 2/3 innings due to giving up 5 earned runs on 5 hits and 4 walks; Game Score 20. The reliever trio of Justin Slaten (2 2/3 innings, 5 strikeouts, 1 walk), Joely Rodriguez (2 1/3 innings, 1 hit, 1 walk), and Kenley Jansen (1/3 inning) did not allow any additional scoring. The limited offense came from the red-hot Masataka Yoshida (3 for 4, 2 Doubles, RBI) and Ceddanne Rafaela (1 for 3, Double, Run).

Player of the Game: Braxton Garrett

AL East Standings: 1st Place, 1 Game Lead

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While the match-up may have lost some of the luster that ESPN forced on fans during the early 2000's, this is still a contest between the two front runners in the American League race. On the day, the Boston Red Sox (49-39) used a 3-run 10th inning to best the New York Yankees (48-42) by a 7 to 4 score.

While not recording a decision, starter Garrett Whitlock allowed 4 earned runs on 8 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman in 8 2/3 innings of play; Game Score 54. Nick Pivetta (2-1) picked up the win for his 1-pitch that induced a flyout. Liam Hendricks (SV 15) had a 9-pitch final inning to record the save and lower his ERA to 1.93 for the season. Powering the Red Sox offense were Tyler O'Neill (3 for 5, Double, Homerun, 2 Runs, 4 RBI), Tristan Casas (3 for 5, Run), Kyle Teel (2 for 5, Double, RBI), and Ceddanne Rafaela (2 for 5, Run).

Yankee ace Gerrit Cole also did not record a decision despite limiting damage to just 3 earned runs on 7 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman while striking out 6 in 8 innings of play; Game Score 61. Clay Holmes (4-6) (BS 7) was tagged with both a blown save and the loss after he was rocked for 4 earned runs on 6 hits and 1 wild pitch in 1 1/3 innings. JT Brubaker worked the final 2/3 innings without allowing any additional damage. At the plate, Trent Grisham (2 for 4, Homerun, 2 Runs, RBI), Oswald Peraza (2 for 5, Double, RBI), and Anthony Volpe (2 for 5, Double, Run) played well on the day.

Player of the Game: Tyler O'Neill (Season: #6)

AL East Standings: 1st Place, 2 Game Lead

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The Pacific Coast League All-Stars have been named and the game fast approached. For the Eastern Division, the following players will get the change to show their talents:

SP Brandon Bielak (SUG)    6-6, 4.61 ERA,  97.2 IP, 1.38 WHIP,  8.4 K/9, 1.7 WAR
SP Cody Bradford (RR)      7-5, 4.01 ERA, 110.0 IP, 1.20 WHIP,  8.8 K/9, 2.9 WAR
SP Edwar Colina (RR)       5-7, 4.47 ERA,  92.2 IP, 1.22 WHIP, 10.2 K/9, 2.1 WAR
SP Ryan Conroy (RR)        4-2, 2.79 ERA,  51.2 IP, 1.10 WHIP,  8.5 K/9, 1.6 WAR
SP J.P. France (SUG)       8-5, 4.11 ERA, 118.1 IP, 1.09 WHIP,  8.7 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP Michael Grove (OKL)     6-7, 4.66 ERA, 116.0 IP, 1.22 WHIP,  9.6 K/9, 2.0 WAR
SP Michael Lorenzen (RR)   5-3, 3.59 ERA,  47.2 IP, 1.05 WHIP,  8.7 K/9, 1.1 WAR
SP Emmet Sheehan (OKL)     6-5, 3.80 ERA,  97.0 IP, 1.13 WHIP,  9.2 K/9, 1.8 WAR

RP Parker Mushinski (SUG)  7-3,  2 SV, 4.30 ERA, 29.1 IP, 1.53 WHIP, 10.1 K/9, 0.9 WAR
CL Shawn Dubin (SUG)       3-2, 16 SV, 2.06 ERA, 35.0 IP, 1.17 WHIP,  9.3 K/9, 0.9 WAR
CL Woo Suk Go (EP)         2-0, 22 SV, 0.31 ERA, 29.0 IP, 0.69 WHIP, 11.2 K/9, 1.5 WAR
CL Zac Rosscup (ABQ)       3-4,  8 SV, 3.19 ERA, 36.2 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 10.6 K/9, 0.8 WAR

 C Diego Cartaya (OKL)    .227/.337/.510, 300 AB, 24 HR, 106 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
 C Sam Huff (RR)          .258/.337/.504, 256 AB, 16 HR, 103 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
 C Dalton Rushing (OKL)   .251/.355/.510, 255 AB, 17 HR, 113 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
1B Sean Bouchard (ABQ)    .254/.356/.518, 276 AB, 20 HR, 112 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
1B Chris Gittens (SUG)    .272/.389/.592, 169 AB, 18 HR, 143 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
1B Dustin Harris (RR)     .276/.376/.473, 243 AB, 11 HR, 112 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
1B Dillon Paulson (ABQ)   .299/.374/.592, 201 AB, 13 HR, 132 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
1B Zach Reks (EP)         .282/.372/.466, 305 AB, 11 HR, 111 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
2B Alex De Goti (RR)      .305/.404/.452, 272 AB,  4 HR, 119 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
2B Grae Kessinger (SUG)   .234/.339/.429, 273 AB, 11 HR,  92 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
2B Tyler Wade (EP)        .264/.365/.399, 258 AB,  6 HR,  94 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
3B Brendon Davis (OKL)    .236/.337/.510, 208 AB, 14 HR, 105 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
3B Eguy Rosario (EP)      .295/.383/.579, 292 AB, 21 HR, 136 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
LF Sandro Fabian (RR)     .294/.324/.581, 296 AB, 20 HR, 115 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
LF Jimmy Herron (ABQ)     .286/.377/.564, 227 AB, 14 HR, 127 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
LF Bryce Johnson (EP)     .299/.392/.424, 311 AB,  5 HR, 110 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
RF Andy Pages (OKL)       .312/.405/.764, 301 AB, 42 HR, 178 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
RF Daniel Palka (RR)      .339/.464/.653, 124 AB, 10 HR, 178 wRC+, 1.5 WAR

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The Western Division players who hope to impress their parent clubs with an amazing display of talent. Of Note, there are some impressive homerun totals happening in the PCL (see Pages with 42 and Melendez with 41).

SP Tristan Beck (SAC)       7-4, 2.95 ERA, 106.2 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 1.9 WAR
SP Osvaldo Bido (LVA)       2-2, 4.78 ERA,  64.0 IP, 1.47 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, 1.3 WAR
SP Taylor Dollard (TAC)     4-4, 4.94 ERA,  89.1 IP, 1.32 WHIP, 9.1 K/9, 1.8 WAR
SP Tommy Henry (REN)       10-1, 4.68 ERA, 102.0 IP, 1.53 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, 1.7 WAR
SP Dallas Keuchel (TAC)     6-2, 3.51 ERA,  89.2 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 6.9 K/9, 2.2 WAR
SP Cole McDonald (SL)       4-2, 4.38 ERA,  49.1 IP, 1.36 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 0.2 WAR
SP Konnor Pilkington (REN)  7-6, 5.17 ERA,  85.1 IP, 1.44 WHIP, 9.4 K/9, 2.5 WAR

RP Sean Hjelle (SAC)        7-2,  3 SV, 1.97 ERA, 32.0 IP, 0.84 WHIP,  6.2 K/9,  0.7 WAR
RP Dany Jimenez (LVA)       2-4,  9 SV, 3.44 ERA, 34.0 IP, 1.41 WHIP, 11.6 K/9,  1.4 WAR
CL Tayler Saucedo (TAC)     5-4, 17 SV, 2.33 ERA, 38.2 IP, 0.75 WHIP,  8.4 K/9,  1.2 WAR
CL Carson Seymour (SAC)     8-3, 15 SV, 3.38 ERA, 37.1 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 10.4 K/9, -0.0 WAR

 C Adrian Del Castillo (REN)    .221/.349/.470, 217 AB, 16 HR,  98 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
 C Caleb Hamilton (SL)          .237/.357/.417, 228 AB, 11 HR,  94 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
 C Daniel Susac (LVA)           .274/.317/.517, 259 AB, 16 HR,  95 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
1B Tyler Locklear (TAC)         .317/.400/.599, 322 AB, 22 HR, 145 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
1B Ivan Melendez (REN)          .316/.382/.775, 307 AB, 41 HR, 169 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
1B Emmanuel Rivera (REN)        .308/.390/.715, 302 AB, 31 HR, 158 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
3B Johan Camargo (LVA)          .307/.348/.586, 244 AB, 15 HR, 119 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
3B Deyvison De Los Santos (REN) .281/.321/.678, 335 AB, 36 HR, 130 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
3B Casey Schmitt (SAC)          .333/.381/.559, 315 AB, 15 HR, 133 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
SS Blaze Alexander (REN)        .278/.369/.542, 284 AB, 15 HR, 117 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
SS Ryan Bliss (TAC)             .285/.360/.505, 305 AB, 12 HR, 114 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
LF Jason Martin (SL)            .293/.375/.604, 270 AB, 21 HR, 136 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
LF Mickey Moniak (SL)           .283/.329/.508, 311 AB, 15 HR, 102 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
LF Victor Reyes (REN)           .315/.333/.567, 298 AB, 11 HR, 112 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
CF Denzel Clarke (LVA)          .233/.335/.535, 245 AB, 20 HR, 104 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
CF Cade Marlowe (TAC)           .298/.376/.632, 315 AB, 24 HR, 145 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
RF Jo Adell (SL)                .289/.352/.653, 311 AB, 31 HR, 139 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
RF Ismael Munguia (SAC)         .346/.388/.566, 318 AB, 9 HR,  135 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
RF Pavin Smith (REN)            .259/.365/.576, 255 AB, 22 HR, 122 wRC+, 1.4 WAR

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Ouch, this one was brutal for the visitors. On the day, the New York Yankees (49-42) jumped out to an early lead, tacked on additional runs, and cruised to a 15 to 4 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox (49-40).

Taking the mound for the Yankees was Marcus Stroman (4-5) and he did not disappoint. In picking up the win, Stroman permitted 3 earned runs on 9 hits while striking out 5 in 8 2/3 innings of work; Game Score 59. Chase Hampton covered the final 1/3 inning but was tagged for 1 earned run on 2 hits and 1 walk. With the offense firing on all cylinders, there were several noteworthy performances, including Austin Wells (3 for 4, Double, 2 Homeruns, 2 Runs, 6 RBI, Walk), Anthony Rizzo (2 for 5, 2 Homeruns, 2 Runs, 4 RBI), Aaron Judge (3 for 4, Double, Homerun, 2 Runs, 2 RBI, Walk), and DJ LeMahieu (3 for 5, 2 Runs, RBI).

Conversely, the pitching for Boston was rather dreadful. Starter Brayan Bello (10-7) lasted just 2/3 of an inning, as he was rocked for 6 runs (2 earned) on 4 hits and 2 walks; Game Score 19. Relievers Garrett Cleavinger (4 earned runs on 4 hits and 1 walk in 2 2/3 innings), Isiah Campbell (4 earned runs on 3 hits and 2 walks in 1 inning), and Justin Slaten (1 earned run on 2 hits and 2 walks in 2 2/3 innings) were horribly ineffective today. Joely Rodriguez pitched the final inning in a scoreless appearance. Aside from the brutal pitching, the offense had its moments, led by Ceddanne Rafaela (3 for 4, 2 RBI), Tyler O'Neill (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI), Marcelo Mayer (2 for 4, Triple, Run, RBI), and Rafael Devers (2 for 4, Double).

Player of the Game: Austin Wells

AL East Standings: 1st Place, 1 Game Lead

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I recognize that this is a minor-league (A-Ball at that) hit streak, but Daytona Tortugas outfielder Hector Rodriguez had a nice run at the plate during his 35-game consecutive game hitting streak. At just 20-years old, I am going to keep an eye on him for potential trade purposes.