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Tigers Blank Red Sox 10–0 Behind Mize’s Masterpiece

Detroit, MI — Casey Mize pitched the game of his season, tossing a three-hit shutout as the Detroit Tigers routed the Boston Red Sox 10–0 on Saturday night at Comerica Park. Mize (10–11) dominated from start to finish, walking only two and striking out seven over nine innings. The right-hander baffled Boston hitters with pinpoint command, earning a Game Score of 86, his best of the year.

Riley Greene led the Tigers’ 15-hit attack, going 3-for-3 with a home run, double, three runs scored, and three RBI. Gio Urshela doubled three times and drove in three, while Spencer Torkelson added two hits and a pair of RBI.

Red Sox starter Jack Flaherty (13–9) struggled early, giving up five runs on seven hits in just 2⅔ innings; Game Score 23. Boston’s bullpen of Uwasawa, Cleavinger, Gose, and Rodriguez didn’t fare much better, allowing five more runs as Detroit kept pouring it on. The Red Sox managed only singles from Marcelo Mayer, Masataka Yoshida, and Triston Casas, failing to push a runner past second base.

With the win, Detroit improved to 64–73, while Boston slipped to 76–60. Greene earned Player of the Game honors as the Tigers delighted the 20,565 fans at Comerica Park.

Player of the Game: Riley Greene

AL East Standings: 2nd Place, 2 Games Behind

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Horton Named NL Rookie of the Month

Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Cade Horton was rewarded with the National League Rookie of the Month award. In earning the honor, Horton posted a 4-1 record with a 2.62 ERA and 48 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings of play. As the currently 13th ranked MLB prospect, Horton has great things in store for him.

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Caminero Captures AL Award

Tampa Bay Rays rookie sensation Junior Caminero continues to put together a terrific season after another outstanding month at the plate. In picking up the American League Rookie of the Month award, Caminero crushed the ball to the tune of a .337 batting average (33 for 98) with 11 Doubles, 2 Triples, 6 Homeruns, 18 Runs, 31 RBIs, 3 Walks, and 1 Stolen Base for a slashline of .337/.356/.673 that generated 1.3 WAR.

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Williams Earns NL Honors

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams was announced today as the National League Pitcher of the Month. In picking up the award, Williams posted a 2-0 record with 12 saves and a 1.62 ERA in 15 appearances that generated 0.7 WAR.

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Stroman Dominates - Named AL's Best

What an incredible month of pitching by Marcus Stroman. The New York Yankees starter was named the American League's Pitcher of the Month after posting a 5-0 record with a 1.10 ERA, 30 strikeouts, and 2 shutouts in 41 innings of work that led to 1.2 WAR

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McMahon Mashes Way to Award

Colorado Rockies slugger Ryan McMahon was dialed in at the plate this month, so much so that he was awarded with National League Batter of the Month honors. In picking up the award, McMahon went 32 for 101 with 7 Doubles, 2 Triples, 9 Homeruns, 19 Runs, 22 RBI, 17 Walks, and 2 Stolen Bases. This was good for a slashline of .317/.412/.693 that created 1.6 WAR.

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Judge American League Batter of the Month

For the 2nd consecutive month, New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge picked up Batter of the Month honors for the American League. On the month, Judge smashed the ball for a .337 batting average (31 for 92) with a Double, a Triple, 8 Homeruns, 27 Runs, 23 RBI, and 12 Walks for a slashline of .337/.411/.630 that was good for 1.4 WAR.

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Vargas Named DSL Most Valuable Player

It was announced today that Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Joendry Vargas is the Dominican Rookie League's MVP after earning 37 of a possible 49 1st-place votes. On the season, Vargas smashed the ball to the tune of a .390 batting average (87 for 223) with 17 Doubles, 5 Triples, 11 Homeruns, 53 Runs, 44 RBI, 45 Walks, and 11 Stolen Bases for a slashline of .390/.511/.659 for 4.1 WAR in 280 Plate Appearances.

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August Recap

Coming off a July that saw the team go 12-12, an August record of 17-11 (overall 76-60; 559%) has many a Boston fan excited for the renewed possibility of playoff baseball. The team continues to get solid front-line pitching, and the bats have stayed largely active (lead the American League with a .255 team batting average).

As for individual performance, Kutter Crawford (3-0, 3.89 ERA. 1.0 WAR), Tanner Houck (3-0, 3.89 ERA, 1.2 WAR), and Logan Gilbert (3-1, 2.88 ERA, 0.6 WAR) provided quality starts to keep the team in the game, while Liam Hendriks recorded 10 saves but did experience his share of struggles (0-1, 5.65 ERA). At the plate, Kyle Teel (1.4 WAR), Marcelo Mayer (.324/.378/.480, 0.9 WAR), and Ceddanne Rafaela (0.8 WAR) made solid contributions.

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Red Sox Crush Tigers 10–5 Behind Devers’ Early Blast and Houck’s Command

Detroit, MI — The Boston Red Sox opened September in style, combining early offense and solid pitching to take down the Detroit Tigers 10–5 on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park. Third baseman Rafael Devers wasted no time putting Boston on the board, hammering a two-run homer in the first inning — his 32nd of the season — off Tigers starter Reese Olson. The blast set the tone for a Boston offense that pounded out eight hits, drew 10 walks, and kept pressure on Detroit’s staff all afternoon.

Starting pitcher Tanner Houck (15–8) delivered another strong outing, holding the Tigers to one run over 7 1/3 innings while striking out eleven. Houck’s command and ground-ball efficiency kept Detroit off balance throughout, earning him a Game Score of 70. Boston’s lineup backed him up in waves. Masataka Yoshida doubled in the first, Marcelo Mayer added a key RBI single in the sixth, and Tyler O’Neill blew the game open in the eighth with a two-run homer, his 27th of the year. O’Neill finished 3-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base. Vaughn Grissom also chipped in with a timely run-scoring hit.

For Detroit, Olson (10-11) battled through traffic but struggled with command, allowing four earned runs and walking six over 5 2/3 innings for a Game Score of 42. Reliever Keider Montero absorbed most of the damage in the eighth, surrendering Boston’s five-run explosion that turned a manageable deficit into a rout. The Tigers showed late life in the ninth with a pair of home runs — a solo shot by Jake Rogers (his 17th) and a two-run blast by Riley Greene (his 28th). Greene finished 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI, while Parker Meadows added a solo homer earlier in the game.

The win pushes Boston to 77–60, keeping pace in the American League Wild Card race. Detroit, meanwhile, drops to 64–74 as its rotation continues to search for stability down the stretch.

Player of the Game: Tanner Houck (Season: #11)

AL East Standings: 2nd Place, 2 Games Behind

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De La Cruz Nabs Player of the Week Honors

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz put together a fine week at the plate that saw him go 14 for 30 with 2 Doubles, 2 Triples, 3 Homeruns, 5 Runs, 6 RBI, and a Walk for a slashline of .467/.484/.967 which generated 0.9 WAR. This is the first career Player of the Week award that De La Cruz[/I] has won.

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Alvarez is Named AL's Best

What a week it was for Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez. In picking up his 2nd American League Player of the Week honor of the season, Alvarez smashed the ball to the tune of a .393 batting average (11 for 28) with a Double, 3 Homeruns, 7 Runs, 5 RBI, and 3 Walks for a slashline of .393/.469/.750 that created 0.7 WAR.

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Power Rankings - Week 23

The Power Rankings list has a new leader, as the Milwaukee Brewers (113.9 points) have the top spot. It is not by much though, as the New York Yankees (109.9 points) and Philadelphia Phillies (108.3 points) are within striking distance. The Boston Red Sox (106.2 points) remain in the 5th spot. The Washington Nationals (67.2 points) occupy the final spot.

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