Hope in Beantown

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Not to be outdone, the Florida Complex League presented the list of Glove Wizard recipients. The Red Sox had one prospect named, with 19-year old Dylan Schlaegel putting together a fine season both in the field (368 2/3 IP, 56 PO on 56 TC, 4.2 ZR, 3.3 ARM, 1.217 EFF) and at the plate (.316/.440/.581 in 191 plate appearances).

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On a day where the team had just 4 hits and the bullpen was shaky, it was great to pick up the win. Overall, the Boston Red Sox (67-56) topped the hometown Baltimore Orioles (68-56) by a 5 to 3 score.

Logan Gilbert (9-11) picked up his 2nd win with the team, as he allowed just 2 earned runs on 6 hits and 2 walks while striking out 6 in 8 innings of play; Game Score 66. Closer Liam Hendricks (SV 26) picked up the save but not before he introduced some uncertainty by permitting 1 earned run on 2 hits. At the plate, Boston was led by Marcelo Mayer (2 for 3, Double, Homerun, 3 Runs, 3 RBI, Hit-by-Pitch) and Masataka Yoshida (2 for 4, Double, RBI).

Baltimore got a decent outing from starter Grayson Rodriguez (10-9) but it was not enough as he was tagged with the loss after permitting 4 earned runs on 3 hits, 4 walks, and a hit batsman while striking out 5 in 7 innings of work; Game Score 56. Veteran closer Craig Kimbrel served up a late-inning homerun for a linescore of 1 earned run on 1 hit in 2 innings. At the plate, Anthony Santander (2 for 4, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI), Gunner Henderson (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI), and Jackson Holliday (2 for 3, Walk) performed well.

Player of the Game: Marcelo Mayer (Season: #2)

AL East Standings: 3rd Place, 2 1/2 Games Behind

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The awards continue to roll out in the Arizona Complex League. Today, the Reliever of the Year winner was named with Chicago Cubs prospect Jaxon Wiggins picking up the honor. Wiggins picked up 13 1st place votes for a total of 69 points to best Milwaukee Brewers prospect Ryan Miller who received 4 1st place votes for a total of 62 points.

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Michael Knorr may not be a household name, even for fans of the Houston Astros, but the prospect closer had a tremendous season pitching. In earning Florida Complex League Reliever of the Year award, Knorr garnered 9 1st place votes for 66 total points to barely outdistance Kade Bragg who had 7 1st place votes for a total of 62 points.

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What a missed opportunity for Boston to make up ground in the Wild Card race. In the loss, the Red Sox (67-57) fell by a 5 to 4 score to the Baltimore Orioles (69-56).

Baltimore starter Cade Povich did not record a decision, as he allowed 4 earned runs on 6 hits, 3 walks, and 1 hit batsman while striking out 7 in 6 innings of play; Game Score 48. Tyler Wells (3-5) earned the victory for his 2 scoreless innings in which he allowed just 1 walk while striking out 2. Closer Felix Bautista (SV 24) had a perfect 9th inning after striking out the 3 batters he faced. At the plate, Gunner Henderson (2 for 2, Homerun, 3 Runs, RBI, 2 Walks, Stolen Base), Austin Hays (1 for 3, Homerun, Run, RBI), and Ryan O'Hearn (1 for 4, Double, 2 RBI) had an excellent day.

Kutter Crawford was given the start but could not record a decision, as he permitted 4 earned runs on 4 hits and 3 walks while striking out 4 in 7 innings of work; Game Score 54. Nick Pivetta (2-3) was tagged with the loss after allowing 1 earned run on 1 hit while striking out 2 in 1 inning of relief work. Leading the Boston hitting attack were Rafael Devers (1 for 3, Double, Run, RBI, 2 Walks, and Stolen Base) and Masataka Yoshida (1 for 4, Double, 2 RBI).

Player of the Game: Gunner Henderson

AL East Standings: 3rd Place, 3 1/2 Games Behind

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The New York Yankees (111.2 points) maintained the top spot in the MLB Power Rankings list, though the Philadelphia Phillies (110.3 points) are in close range. The Boston Red Sox (96.2 points) moved up 5 spots to occupy the 10th spot. The Los Angeles Angels (58.3 points) are firmly in the last spot.

Previous week's rankings: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...&postcount=373

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Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones had a special week at the plate. For his efforts, Jones picked up the National League Player of the Week award. Jones went 11 for 25 (.440 batting average) with 3 Doubles, Triple, 4 Homeruns, 9 Runs, 8 RBI, and 6 Walks for a slashline of .440/.562/1.120 that generated 1.1 WAR.

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It has been an challenging season for Boston Red Sox DH Masataka Yoshida. In what fans hope is a sign of things to come, Yoshida put together a week in which he batted .455 (15 for 33) with 6 Doubles, 2 Homeruns, 5 Runs, and 11 RBI for a slashline of .455/.441/.818 that led to 0.8 WAR.

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The 2024 Arizona Complex League Platinum Stick Award winners represent some of the best offensive performers that Arizona Complex League has to offer. Here are the winners:

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The Platinum Stick Awards were announced today, and the Tigers organization paced the Florida Complex League with 4 winners. The Red Sox organization had 1 winner with Matt Duffy, but his CRAZY stats were a result of some glitch in the game that gave him super-inflated ratings. I had to nuke them, so no expectation of him being able to replicate.

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A much-needed victory against a very tough home team (MLB best 43-19) helps in the Wild Card chase. On the day, the Boston Red Sox (68-57) picked up the 5 to 2 victory over the Houston Astros (67-57).

Starter Brayan Bello (12-11) earned the victory after permitting just 2 earned runs on 8 hits and 2 walks while striking out 7 in 7 innings of play; Game Score 58. Nick Pivetta (H 7) bounced back from yesterday's loss to keep the opposition in check with a scoreless 8th inning before turning the ball over to closer Liam Hendriks (SV 27) who notched the save. Leading the way at the plate for the Red Sox were Rafael Devers (3 for 4, 2 Homeruns, 3 Runs, 2 RBI, Walk), Ceddanne Rafaela (1 for 3, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI, Sacrifice Fly), and Vaughn Grissom (2 for 3, Double, RBI, Walk).

Ronel Blanco (5-7) was given the start by the Astros but was knocked around for 4 earned runs on 7 hits, 3 walks, and a wild pitch while striking out 5 in 5 innings of work; Game Score 39. Ryan Pressly pitched 2 innings in relief in which he allowed 1 earned run on 2 hits before reliever Carlos Estevez pitched the final 2 innings without permitting any further damage. Kyle Tucker (2 for 4, Double, Run, RBI and Yainer Diaz (1 for 3, RBI, Walk) played well on the day.

Player of the Game: Rafael Devers (Season: #9)

AL East Standings: 3rd Place, 3 Games Behind

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Skipper T.J. Rivera was named the Manager of the Year in the Arizona Complex League. Leading his Cleveland organization squad to a 39-16 record, Rivera saw the team post a .291 batting average and a 3.93 earned run average for a 176+ run differential.

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The winner of the Manager of the Year award was announced today by Florida Complex League officials. After leading his team to a 41-14 record, there was little doubt that Mike Alvarez would not be named. While his staff had a rough 5.17 ERA, his team's batting average was .328 and had an astonishing 217+ run differential.