[Nick Soulis]

Series #22
Preliminary Round



2016 Boston Red Sox
Record: 93-69
Finish: Lost in ALDS
Manager: John Farrell
Ball Park: Fenway Park
WAR Leader: Mookie Betts (9.5)
Hall of Famers: (0)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/2016.shtml

1973 Philadelphia Phillies
Record: 71-91
Finish: 6th in NL East
Manager: Danny Ozark
Ball Park: Veterans Stadium
WAR Leader: Wayne Twitchell (6.1)
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/1973.shtml
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Game 1
At Fenway Park
1973 Philadelphia Phillies 2
2016 Boston Red Sox 3
WP: D. Price (1-0) LP: S. Carlton (0-1) S: C. Kimbrel (1)
HR: M. Schmidt (1), X. Boagarts (1)
POG: David Price (8 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, W)
Xander Boagarts 2-4, HR, 3 RBI

Game 2
At Fenway Park
1973 Philadelphia Phillies 4
2016 Boston Red Sox 6
WP: R. Porcello (1-0) LP: W. Twitchell (0-1)
HR: H. Ramirez (1), S. Leon (1)
POG: Sandy Leon (2-3, HR, 3 RBI

Game 3
At Veterans Stadium
2016 Boston Red Sox 6
1973 Philadelphia Phillies 4
WP: J. Tazawa (1-0) LP: K. Brett (0-1) S: C. Kimbrel (3)
HR: A. Benintendi (1)
POG: Steven Wright (6 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K)
Del Unser 2 run pinch hit double

Game 4
At Veterans Stadium
2016 Boston Red Sox 0
1973 Philadelphia Phillies 4
WP: J. Lonborg (1-0) LP: J. Kelly (0-1)
HR: M. Schmidt (2)
POG: Jim Lonborg (6 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, W)

Game 5
At Veterans Stadium
2016 Boston Red Sox 0
1973 Philadelphia Phillies 5
WP: S. Carlton (1-1) LP: D. Price (1-1) S: B. Wilson (1)
HR: M. Schmidt (3)
POG: Steve Carlton (7.1 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, W)
Bob Boone 2 RBI

Game 6
At Fenway Park
1973 Philadelphia Phillies 2
2016 Boston Red Sox 4 (13 inn)
WP: R. Ross (1-0) LP: M. Scarce (0-1)
HR: M. Betts (1), H. Ramirez (2), D. Unser (1)
POG: Rick Porcello (7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K)
Hanley Ramirez 2 Run Home run 13th inning

2016 Boston Red Sox Win Series 4 Games To 2
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In a remarkable and unprecedented matchup between the 1973 Philadelphia Phillies and the 2016 Boston Red Sox, baseball fans were treated to a thrilling seven-game playoff series that showcased the timeless magic of the game. Ultimately, it was the 2016 Red Sox who emerged victorious, clinching the series in six intense contests.

The series kicked off at Fenway Park with a pitchers' duel for the ages. The Red Sox's David Price outdueled the Phillies' Steve Carlton, with Xander Bogaerts hitting a crucial home run. Price's stellar performance earned him Player of the Game honors.

Game 2 at Fenway Park continued the trend of exciting matchups. Hanley Ramirez powered the Red Sox with a home run, and Sandy Leon played a pivotal role in securing the victory. Red Sox took a 2-0 lead in the series.

The series then shifted to Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. In a high-scoring contest, the Red Sox prevailed, with Steven Wright stepping up and Andrew Benintendi contributing with a home run.

The Phillies finally got on the board in Game 4, where Jim Lonborg dominated on the mound. Mike Schmidt's second home run of the series helped propel the Phillies to their first win.

Game 5 was a masterclass in pitching by Steve Carlton, who shut down the Red Sox. Mike Schmidt continued to be a force at the plate, hitting his third home run, and Bob Boone provided crucial offense to even the series.

Game 6 turned into an epic, extra-inning battle at Fenway Park. Hanley Ramirez rose to the occasion, hitting a game-winning two-run home run in the 13th inning. Rick Porcello's impressive pitching performance earned him Player of the Game honors.

With the victory in Game 6, the 2016 Boston Red Sox claimed the series 4-2. Hanley Ramirez, who played a pivotal role throughout the series, was named the MVP for his outstanding batting and for delivering the dramatic walk-off home run that sealed the deal.

Series MVP:

(.348, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 1 2B, .400 OBP, Walk off HR Game 6