Hope in Beantown

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A nice match-up of the 1975 World Series teams, this was a pitching duel of an game. On the day, the visiting Boston Red Sox (43-33) topped the Cincinnati Reds (30-46) by a 1 to 0 score. With the win, Boston moves to a season-high 10 games over the .500 mark on the season.

This was pitching gem from Red Sox starter Tanner Houck (9-4) who tossed the complete-game shutout by scattering 6 hits on 111 total pitches; Game Score 82. At the plate, contribution game from Reese McGuire (1 for 2, Double, Sacrifice Bunt), Jarren Duran (1 for 3, Double, Walk, Stolen Base), and Rafael Devers (1 for 4, RBI).

For the Reds, Nick Lodolo (3-10) was burdened with the loss despite allowing just 1 earned run on 7 hits and 1 walk in 7 2/3 innings of play; Game Score 67. Alexis Diaz (1/3 IP) and Fernando Cruz (1 IP, 1 walk) combined in a scoreless relief effort. Jeimer Candelario (1 for 3, Double), Jonathan India (2 for 4), and Santiago Espinal (1 for 3) had a solid day for their team.

Player of the Game: Tanner Houck (Season: #6)

AL East Standings: 1st Place, 3 Game Lead

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The California League (A) - Northern Division All-Stars have been named, and the prospects are excited to show off their baseball skills.

SP Mason Albright (FRE)	     6-3, 3.23 ERA, 64.0 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 10.8 K/9, 1.5 WAR
SP Nathan Dettmer (STO)      5-5, 1.81 ERA, 74.2 IP, 1.10 WHIP,  9.0 K/9, 1.5 WAR
SP Jake Garland (STO) 	     2-2, 2.38 ERA, 41.2 IP, 0.98 WHIP,  8.9 K/9, 1.3 WAR
SP Gunnar Hoglund (STO)      3-3, 2.64 ERA, 58.0 IP, 0.95 WHIP, 10.6 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Marques Johnson (SJO)     5-1, 2.13 ERA, 38.0 IP, 1.26 WHIP, 10.2 K/9, 1.2 WAR
SP Luis Morales (STO)        5-5, 1.77 ERA, 71.0 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 12.3 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP Eric Silva (SJO)    	     5-0, 2.85 ERA, 47.1 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 10.8 K/9, 1.0 WAR

RP Joelvis Del Rosario (STO) 4-4,  1 SV, 2.60 ERA, 55.1 IP, 1.25 WHIP,  8.5 K/9, 1.4 WAR
RP Trevor McDonald (SJO)     3-2, 14 SV, 2.57 ERA, 28.0 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 11.2 K/9, 1.0 WAR
RP Chris Wright (SJO)        1-1,  1 SV, 1.90 ERA, 23.2 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 13.3 K/9, 1.1 WAR
CL Tyler Cleveland (MOD)     2-1,  8 SV, 1.65 ERA, 27.1 IP, 0.88 WHIP,  8.6 K/9, 0.5 WAR

 C Jose Cordova (FRE)	 .229/.299/.386, 210 AB,  9 HR,  91 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
 C Jose Mujica (STO) 	 .233/.333/.456,  90 AB,  3 HR, 121 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
 C Adrian Sugastey (SJO)  .341/.458/.553, 123 AB,  2 HR, 188 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
 C Diego Velasquez (SJO)  .295/.462/.628,  78 AB,  4 HR, 206 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
1B Brad Cumbest (FRE)     .313/.366/.554, 195 AB, 11 HR, 162 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
1B Nate Nankil (STO) 	  .252/.354/.396, 139 AB,  3 HR, 114 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
2B Colby Halter (STO) 	  .242/.362/.367, 256 AB,  5 HR, 109 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
2B Kelvin Hidalgo (FRE)   .253/.352/.383, 154 AB,  4 HR, 107 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
3B Jean Perez (FRE) 	  .267/.356/.483, 176 AB,  6 HR, 136 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
SS Ramon Peralta (SJO)	  .311/.411/.500, 132 AB,  6 HR, 164 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
SS Andy Perez (FRE) 	  .280/.345/.420, 150 AB,  3 HR, 114 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
SS Luis Suisbel (MOD) 	  .234/.368/.492, 124 AB,  8 HR, 147 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
LF Caleb Hobson (FRE) 	  .300/.390/.454, 273 AB,  6 HR, 143 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
LF Damon Keith (SJO) 	  .217/.354/.473, 129 AB,  9 HR, 137 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
LF Ryan Lasko (STO) 	  .281/.361/.478, 270 AB, 10 HR, 130 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
LF Jared Sundstrom (MOD)  .240/.317/.433, 217 AB, 10 HR, 109 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
CF Henry Bolte (STO) 	  .205/.351/.414, 210 AB, 10 HR, 120 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
RF Scott Kapers (SJO) 	  .343/.465/.700,  70 AB,  5 HR, 236 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
RF Colby Thomas (STO) 	  .268/.345/.526, 272 AB, 14 HR, 147 wRC+, 2.8 WAR

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California League (A) - Southern Division will feature these promising players:

SP Henry Baez (LAK)	   3-4, 3.40 ERA, 50.1 IP, 1.23 WHIP, 10.2 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Billy Corcoran (VIS)	   5-4, 3.57 ERA, 68.0 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 10.2 K/9, 0.9 WAR
SP Luke Fox (RAN) 	   5-1, 3.01 ERA, 68.2 IP, 1.30 WHIP, 10.4 K/9, 0.4 WAR
SP Dylan Lesko (LAK) 	   3-4, 2.17 ERA, 70.2 IP, 0.96 WHIP, 12.2 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Victor Lizarraga (LAK)  1-1, 2.23 ERA, 48.1 IP, 1.18 WHIP,  9.1 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Brandon Neeck (RAN) 	   5-1, 2.17 ERA, 58.0 IP, 1.02 WHIP, 10.9 K/9, 2.3 WAR
SP Peniel Otano (VIS) 	   7-0, 2.17 ERA, 62.1 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 10.5 K/9, 2.3 WAR

RP Jenrry Gonzalez (INL)   3-2,  0 SV, 2.98 ERA, 42.1 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 10.8 K/9, -0.5 WAR
RP Alfred Morillo (VIS)    2-1, 13 SV, 0.83 ERA, 32.2 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 12.7 K/9,  1.5 WAR
RP Cam Tullar (INL)        1-3,  0 SV, 2.75 ERA, 52.1 IP, 1.13 WHIP,  7.9 K/9,  0.4 WAR
CL Walbert Urena (INL)     0-3,  9 SV, 2.56 ERA, 31.2 IP,  0.98 WHIP, 8.8 K/9, -0.1 WAR

 C Alberto Barriga (VIS)	 .220/.306/.325, 191 AB,  5 HR,  76 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
 C Angel Diaz (RAN) 	 .287/.408/.552, 174 AB, 12 HR, 169 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
 C Frank Rodriguez (RAN)  .316/.402/.487,  76 AB,  4 HR, 152 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
2B Alain Camou (LAK) 	  .228/.338/.420, 224 AB,  9 HR, 117 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
2B Jose Fernandez (VIS)   .286/.369/.510, 259 AB, 11 HR, 150 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
2B Zack Raabe (INL) 	  .221/.398/.337, 199 AB,  4 HR, 115 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
3B Jose Sanabria (LAK)    .220/.366/.383, 209 AB,  5 HR, 119 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
SS Wilman Diaz (RAN)      .231/.281/.579, 216 AB, 20 HR, 138 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
SS Denzer Guzman (INL)    .188/.275/.339, 239 AB,  9 HR,  70 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
SS Jean Walters (VIS)     .287/.346/.512, 164 AB,  4 HR, 142 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
LF Wyatt Crenshaw (VIS)   .310/.350/.513, 113 AB,  4 HR, 133 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
LF Josue De Paula (RAN)   .285/.453/.488, 242 AB,  8 HR, 169 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
LF Gavin Logan (VIS)      .214/.388/.371, 159 AB,  6 HR, 124 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
LF Jordan Nwogu (VIS)     .215/.354/.452, 135 AB,  9 HR, 122 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
LF Wilderd Patino (VIS)   .245/.397/.465, 241 AB,  9 HR, 145 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
CF Natanael Santana (INL) .216/.331/.498, 227 AB, 19 HR, 132 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
CF Jake Vogel (RAN)       .306/.489/.578, 232 AB,  8 HR, 209 wRC+, 6.4 WAR
RF Junior Franco (VIS)    .237/.363/.428, 215 AB,  7 HR, 122 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
RF Yunior Garcia (RAN)    .230/.307/.475, 183 AB, 12 HR, 117 wRC+, 0.7 WAR

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Make that a 6-game winning streak, as the Boston Red Sox (44-33) picked up the victory by besting the Cincinnati Reds (30-47) by a 3 to 2 outcome.

Starter Kutter Crawford (5-6) picked up the win by limiting the opposition to 2 earned runs on 6 hits, 3 hits, and a hit batsman in 8 innings of work; Game Score 66. Liam Hendriks (SV 13) notched the save for his scoreless inning of work in which he walked 1 while striking out 3. Boston's offense was generated by Rafael Devers (3 for 4, 2 Doubles, Homerun), Run, RBI), Marcelo Mayer (1 for 2, Double, Run, Walk), and Masataka Yoshida (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI).

Taking the loss was starter Frankie Montas (6-8) who permitted 3 runs (2 earned) on 5 hits and 2 walks while striking out 5 in 7 innings of play; Game Score 60. Reliever Sam Moll pitched 2 innings of scoreless ball while striking out 3. At the plate, Elly De La Cruz (2 for 4, Triple, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI) and Harold Ramirez (1 for 4, Double) played well.

Player of the Game: Kutter Crawford (Season: #6)

AL East Standings: 1st Place, 3 Game Lead

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The Northern Division All-Stars of the South Atlantic League -- "Sally League" -- have been named, with several players ranked high on MLB's prospect watch list.

SP Erubiel Armenta (JER)      4-4, 3.17 ERA, 65.1 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 11.7 K/9, 1.6 WAR
SP Jackson Baumeister (ABE)   3-1, 2.37 ERA, 60.2 IP, 1.04 WHIP,  9.6 K/9, 1.2 WAR
SP Trace Bright (ABE) 	      6-5, 2.43 ERA, 70.1 IP, 1.22 WHIP, 11.9 K/9, 1.9 WAR
SP Luis De Leon (ABE) 	      3-3, 2.94 ERA, 52.0 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 10.0 K/9, 0.9 WAR
SP Jordi Martinez (JER)	      6-5, 3.07 ERA, 67.1 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 13.1 K/9, 2.0 WAR
SP Juan Nunez (ABE) 	      4-5, 3.63 ERA, 69.1 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 12.3 K/9, 2.6 WAR
SP Andrew Painter (JER)       3-2, 2.56 ERA, 52.2 IP, 0.85 WHIP, 12.8 K/9, 2.3 WAR
SP Brock Selvidge (HUD)       5-5, 3.23 ERA, 69.2 IP, 1.26 WHIP,  8.8 K/9, 1.5 WAR
SP Joander Suarez (BRO)       8-2, 3.35 ERA, 91.1 IP, 1.23 WHIP, 10.5 K/9, 1.8 WAR

RP Cole Ayers (HUD)	      4-2,  0 SV, 4.25 ERA, 53.0 IP, 1.42 WHIP,  9.2 K/9, 0.2 WAR
RP Hung-Leng Chang (GRB)      3-2,  0 SV, 3.07 ERA, 41.0 IP, 1.22 WHIP,  9.4 K/9, 0.9 WAR
CL Fraser Ellard (WIL)        2-0, 17 SV, 2.13 ERA, 25.1 IP, 1.07 WHIP,  9.9 K/9, 1.1 WAR
CL Alex McFarlane (JER)       1-3, 15 SV, 1.85 ERA, 24.1 IP, 0.90 WHIP, 12.9 K/9, 1.3 WAR

 C Silas Ardoin (ABE)	     .200/.326/.373, 225 AB,  9 HR,  87 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
 C Antonio Gomez (HUD) 	     .235/.298/.424, 170 AB,  9 HR,  88 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
 C Jared Thomas (JER) 	     .259/.315/.384, 185 AB,  5 HR,  85 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
1B Caleb Ricketts (JER)       .316/.363/.509, 269 AB, 11 HR, 132 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
2B Mitch Jebb (GRB) 	      .291/.354/.457, 265 AB,  8 HR, 116 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
2B Kevin Villavicencio (BRO)  .288/.338/.423, 208 AB,  4 HR, 102 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
3B Jacob Reimer (BRO) 	      .266/.389/.451, 233 AB, 12 HR, 130 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
SS Jack Brannigan (GRB)       .244/.384/.466, 131 AB,  9 HR, 126 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
SS Armando Cruz (WIL)         .265/.310/.395, 238 AB,  7 HR,  86 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
SS Alexander Vargas (HUD)     .252/.302/.449, 234 AB, 10 HR,  95 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
LF Jauri Custodio (GRB)       .333/.382/.532, 222 AB,  8 HR, 141 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
LF Tres Gonzalez (GRB)        .354/.444/.604, 260 AB, 13 HR, 181 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
LF Jack Herman (GRB)          .329/.417/.685,  73 AB,  8 HR, 186 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
CF Jase Bowen (GRB)           .313/.382/.547, 179 AB, 12 HR, 148 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
CF Jose Gomez (JER)           .291/.383/.532, 158 AB,  6 HR, 139 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
RF Leandro Pineda (JER)       .236/.343/.521, 144 AB, 12 HR, 129 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
RF Connor Scott (GRB)         .288/.376/.533, 184 AB,  9 HR, 139 wRC+, 1.4 WAR

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The Southern Division All-Stars will feature these players:

SP Sean Burke (WS)         4-2, 2.83 ERA, 35.0 IP, 1.20 WHIP,  9.3 K/9, 0.5 WAR
SP Isaac Coffey (GRE)      5-1, 3.14 ERA, 66.0 IP, 1.00 WHIP, 11.0 K/9, 1.2 WAR
SP Luis Garcia (HIC)       3-3, 2.48 ERA, 61.2 IP, 1.18 WHIP,  9.8 K/9, 2.0 WAR
SP JJ Goss (BGN)           5-3, 3.51 ERA, 59.0 IP, 1.34 WHIP,  9.2 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Jay Groome (GRE)        4-1, 2.70 ERA, 43.1 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 10.6 K/9, 0.8 WAR
SP Luis Perales (GRE)      4-2, 3.68 ERA, 66.0 IP, 1.26 WHIP, 10.4 K/9, 1.3 WAR
SP Christopher Troye (GRE) 4-0, 2.29 ERA, 51.0 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 10.2 K/9, 1.3 WAR

RP Jorge Benitez (GRE) 	   2-2,  0 SV, 1.96 ERA, 36.2 IP, 1.42 WHIP,  9.3 K/9,  1.0 WAR
RP Dominic LoBrutto (GRE)  1-1,  2 SV, 1.63 ERA, 38.2 IP, 1.11 WHIP, 10.5 K/9,  1.2 WAR
CL Brendan Cellucci (GRE)  4-4, 14 SV, 3.38 ERA, 34.2 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 10.1 K/9, -0.3 WAR
CL Jack Snyder (BGN)       3-1, 20 SV, 2.08 ERA, 30.1 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 10.7 K/9,  0.9 WAR

 C Dominic Keegan (BGN)       .347/.482/.653, 222 AB, 18 HR, 205 wRC+, 5.0 WAR
 C Enderso Lira (GRE)         .243/.279/.410, 210 AB,  9 HR,  77 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
1B Alex Binelas (GRE)         .264/.383/.608, 250 AB, 23 HR, 157 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
1B Max Ferguson (GRE)         .269/.395/.533, 242 AB, 15 HR, 148 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
1B Heriberto Hernandez (BGN)  .271/.427/.643, 129 AB, 13 HR, 181 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
1B Carlos Hurtado (ASH)       .294/.327/.455, 211 AB,  8 HR, 100 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
1B Xavier Isaac (BGN)         .288/.414/.637, 146 AB, 13 HR, 174 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
1B Harry Owen (ROM)           .331/.387/.588, 136 AB,  9 HR, 152 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
2B Cameron Cauley (HIC)       .227/.341/.443, 264 AB, 12 HR, 109 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
2B Brayden Taylor (BGN)       .284/.391/.510, 208 AB, 11 HR, 137 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
3B Cooper Kinney (BGN)        .321/.395/.598, 249 AB, 16 HR, 165 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
3B Will Verdung (ROM) 	      .268/.357/.481, 239 AB, 13 HR, 124 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
SS Eddinson Paulino (GRE)     .331/.437/.620, 242 AB, 13 HR, 181 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
LF Eduardo Lopez (GRE)        .254/.371/.448, 252 AB,  9 HR, 121 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
LF Tre' Morgan (BGN)          .354/.429/.646, 178 AB, 13 HR, 184 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
CF Brock Jones (BGN)          .259/.375/.620, 108 AB, 11 HR, 158 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
RF Yosy Galan (HIC)           .228/.291/.589, 246 AB, 26 HR, 125 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
RF Anthony Garcia (ROM)       .243/.365/.632, 152 AB, 17 HR, 160 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
RF Tristen Lutz (BGN)         .243/.415/.655, 148 AB, 18 HR, 180 wRC+, 2.3 WAR

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Nothing is for certain about the 2024 Midwest League All-Star Game. It might be dominated by top-notch pitching performances, or it could turn into a home run derby -- who knows? This year, the East will be represented by these All-Star performers:

SP Rodney Boone (LAK)       8-2, 2.65 ERA, 74.2 IP, 0.95 WHIP, 10.4 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Cam Brown (WMI)          4-1, 3.56 ERA, 68.1 IP, 1.13 WHIP,  9.7 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Brian Edgington (DTO)    7-1, 3.58 ERA, 70.1 IP, 1.39 WHIP,  8.8 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Ruben Galindo (FWA)      1-2, 3.12 ERA, 60.2 IP, 1.35 WHIP,  8.3 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Adam Mazur (FWA)         3-2, 2.77 ERA, 78.0 IP, 1.01 WHIP,  8.9 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Jake Miller (LAK)        6-3, 2.88 ERA, 59.1 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 11.4 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Enmanuel Pinales (FWA)   2-2, 2.59 ERA, 48.2 IP, 1.09 WHIP,  7.4 K/9, 0.8 WAR

RP Jack Dreyer (GRE)        3-0,  2 SV, 1.69 ERA, 37.1 IP, 1.04 WHIP, 10.4 K/9,  0.5 WAR
RP Jake Higginbotham (WMI)  2-2,  1 SV, 1.91 ERA, 37.2 IP, 1.35 WHIP, 10.0 K/9,  0.4 WAR
RP Hunter Stanley (LAK)     2-0,  0 SV, 3.29 ERA, 38.1 IP, 1.12 WHIP,  9.6 K/9, -0.2 WAR
CL Danis Correa (LAN)       1-2, 16 SV, 3.48 ERA, 33.2 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 11.5 K/9,  1.7 WAR

 C Wilmer Hernandez (LAK)   .323/.382/.500, 124 AB,  3 HR, 135 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
 C CJ Rodriguez (LAN)       .278/.341/.385, 187 AB,  3 HR,  93 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
 C Daniel Vellojin (DTO)    .284/.402/.629, 197 AB, 18 HR, 171 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
1B Jhonkensy Noel (LAK)     .269/.376/.614, 171 AB, 15 HR, 160 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
2B Luke Gold (WMI)          .275/.382/.476, 233 AB, 10 HR, 126 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
2B Carlos Jorge (DTO)       .256/.403/.482, 168 AB,  7 HR, 140 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
2B Hao-Yu Lee (WMI)         .281/.384/.449, 256 AB,  7 HR, 122 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
3B Sal Stewart (DTO)        .330/.458/.561, 230 AB, 11 HR, 176 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
SS Edwin Arroyo (DTO)       .310/.360/.495, 277 AB,  7 HR, 126 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
SS Cadyn Grenier (LAN)      .306/.489/.500,  98 AB,  3 HR, 175 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
SS Casey Yamauchi (LAN)     .331/.418/.506, 245 AB,  8 HR, 148 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
LF Roberto Campos (WMI)     .307/.392/.463, 244 AB,  4 HR, 131 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
LF Stuart Fairchild (DTO)   .312/.449/.792,  77 AB, 10 HR, 222 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
CF Carlos Mendoza (WMI)     .273/.443/.468, 154 AB,  6 HR, 152 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
CF Tyler Reichenborn (GRE)  .257/.407/.481, 214 AB, 13 HR, 139 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
CF Bubba Thompson (DTO)     .341/.417/.682, 179 AB, 12 HR, 191 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
RF Brady Allen (WMI)        .315/.475/.640,  89 AB,  6 HR, 199 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
RF Yoelqui Cespedes (WMI)   .286/.401/.629, 140 AB, 11 HR, 174 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
RF Chase DeLauter (LAK)     .338/.404/.794, 136 AB, 15 HR, 213 wRC+, 2.3 WAR

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While the West best will include these stars:

SP Ian Bedell (PEO)         4-4, 3.56 ERA, 78.1 IP, 1.15 WHIP,  7.8 K/9, 0.6 WAR
SP A.J. Labas (WIS)         3-2, 2.23 ERA, 36.1 IP, 1.13 WHIP,  8.2 K/9, 0.9 WAR
SP Collin Lowe (BEL)        2-3, 3.39 ERA, 63.2 IP, 1.04 WHIP,  8.2 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Brycen Mautz (PEO)       6-4, 3.20 ERA, 64.2 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 10.2 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Jacob Misiorowski (WIS)  5-4, 3.82 ERA, 75.1 IP, 1.33 WHIP, 10.6 K/9, 0.6 WAR
SP Adolfo Ramirez (QUC)     4-3, 3.02 ERA, 53.2 IP, 1.14 WHIP,  8.4 K/9, 0.8 WAR
SP Matthew Thompson (SBE)   4-3, 2.93 ERA, 67.2 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 10.9 K/9, 2.0 WAR

RP Nathanael Heredia (PEO)  1-2,  1 SV, 1.89 ERA, 38.0 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 11.1 K/9, 1.0 WAR
CL Manuel Medina (BEL)      1-1, 18 SV, 2.22 ERA, 24.1 IP, 1.23 WHIP,  9.2 K/9, 0.4 WAR
CL Jose Santamaria (QUC)    1-3, 14 SV, 3.29 ERA, 27.1 IP, 1.43 WHIP, 10.5 K/9, 0.4 WAR
CL Tyler Schlaffer (SBE)    5-5, 20 SV, 2.89 ERA, 37.1 IP, 0.91 WHIP,  9.2 K/9, 0.6 WAR

 C Chase Adkison (PEO)      .291/.339/.448, 223 AB,  8 HR, 105 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
 C David Garcia (WIS)       .246/.349/.399, 203 AB,  6 HR, 101 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
 C Ricardo Olivar (CED)     .215/.314/.405, 237 AB,  8 HR,  85 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
1B Kemp Alderman (BEL)      .281/.349/.638, 235 AB, 25 HR, 159 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
1B Mike Boeve (WIS)         .261/.346/.425, 261 AB, 11 HR, 105 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
2B Jeremy Rivas (PEO)       .283/.386/.390, 223 AB,  3 HR, 113 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
2B Jefferson Rojas (SBE)    .305/.375/.467, 259 AB,  9 HR, 126 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
3B Michael Curialle (PEO)   .330/.383/.661, 109 AB,  7 HR, 175 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
3B Danny De Andrade (CED)   .224/.333/.434, 228 AB, 12 HR, 103 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
3B Johnny Olmstead (BEL)    .278/.356/.461, 245 AB, 10 HR, 117 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
SS Yiddi Cappe (BEL)        .278/.340/.456, 241 AB,  7 HR, 107 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
LF Brett Bateman (SBE)      .273/.378/.412, 165 AB,  4 HR, 116 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
LF Jhon Torres (PEO)        .291/.368/.515, 165 AB,  7 HR, 127 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
CF Kevin Alcantara (SBE)    .269/.341/.500, 264 AB, 15 HR, 119 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
CF Osiris Johnson (BEL)     .272/.328/.500, 232 AB, 13 HR, 116 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
CF Jean Ramirez (QUC)       .277/.390/.430, 249 AB,  7 HR, 123 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
RF Mark Coley (BEL)         .272/.343/.470, 279 AB, 16 HR, 115 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
RF Jared Dickey (QUC)       .297/.383/.509, 269 AB, 11 HR, 138 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
RF Travis Honeyman (PEO)    .262/.323/.411, 275 AB,  8 HR,  92 wRC+, 1.2 WAR

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The strong performance by Elly De La Cruz and the off-balancing pitching of Nick Martinez propelled the Cincinnati Reds (31-47) to a much needed victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox (44-34).

Cincinnati fans were treated to a solid pitching performance from Nick Martinez (4-7) who permitted 3 earned runs on 5 hits and 2 walks while striking out 5 in 6 1/3 innings of play; Game Score 54. Reliever Lucas Sims (SV 2) covered the final 2 2/3 innings by scattering 2 hits and 1 wild pitch while striking out 4 in his scoreless appearance. The Reds offense was powered by Elly De La Cruz (3 for 4, 2 Homeruns, 2 Runs, 4 RBI), Jeimer Candelario (2 for 4, Double, Run, RBI), Tyler Stephenson (1 for 3, Double, Run, Walk), and TJ Friedl (2 for 4, 2 Runs).

Starter Garrett Whitlock (3-6) was tagged with the loss after serving up 5 earned runs on 10 hits and 1 walk while striking out 5 in 5 innings of play; Game Score 31. Reliever Ryne Stanek was smacked for 2 earned runs on 1 hits, 2 walks in 2 innings before Kenley Jansen covered the final inning in scoreless fashion. Rafael Devers (2 for 4, Double, Homerun, Run, RBI), Jarren Duran (1 for 3, Double, RBI, Sacrifice Fly), and Kyle Teel (1 for 3, Homerun, Run, RBI, and Walk) played well on the day.

Player of the Game: Elly De La Cruz

AL East Standings: 1st Place, 3 Game Lead

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Overall, Boston Red Sox owner John Henry seems happy with my performance. The team is playing well and the fan interest is still moving up. While I picked up a former Cy Young Award winner, I have kept Greinke in the minors. I was hoping that would be enough to satisfy the requirement, but it looks like I will need to call him up if I want to meet this goal.

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The Philadelphia Phillies (117.8 points) continue to occupy the top spot in the latest Week 13 Power Rankings. The San Francisco Giants (109.5 points) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (108.8 points) hold the next two spots. The Boston Red Sox (106.5 points) had a nice week and moved up to 5th place, while the Washington Nationals (57.8 points) have a solid hold on the bottom spot. The Cleveland Guardians (98.1 points) had the week's biggest jump, moving from 20th place to 9th place, while the Toronto Blue Jays (68.5 points) dropped from 18th place to 27th place for the week's largest drop.

Previous week's rankings: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...&postcount=216

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Colorado Rockies 2B Adael Amador was named the National League's Player of the Week. In picking up the award, Amador posted a .414 average (12 for 29) with 3 Doubles, 3 Homeruns, 9 Runs, 9 RBI, and 2 Walks for a slashline of .414/.452/.828 that generated 0.7 WAR.

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Rafael Devers is putting together a special season. In picking up the AL Player of the Week award, Devers went 12 for 23 (.522 average) with 4 Doubles, 5 Homeruns, 8 Runs, 8 RBI, and 3 Walks for a slashline of .522/.556/1.348 that led to 1.0 WAR. This is the 2nd PofW award that Devers has earned this season.

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An update prospect list is out and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter occupies the top spot. The Baltimore Orioles had two players (Coby Mayo and Samuel Basallo) in the top-10 list, while the Seattle Mariners have the top farm system.

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A close game in which the Red Sox simply could not get runners on base. To the dismay of the 33,556 fans in attendance, the visiting Toronto Blue Jays (35-44) topped the Boston Red Sox (44-35) by a 5 to 2 score.

Toronto starter Yusei Kikuchi (5-6) picked up the win by limiting the opposition to just 1 earned run on 2 hits, 3 walks, and 1 wild pitch while striking out 6 in 7 innings of play; Game Score 72. Reliever Chad Green (H 2) was tagged for 1 earned run on 1 hit in his 1 inning of work before handing the ball over to Yimi Garcia (SV 5) to close out the game for a scoreless final inning. At the plate, Bo Bichette (4 for 5, 3 RBI, 2 Stolen Bases), Dalton Varsho (2 for 5, 2 Runs, RBI), and Isiah Kiner-Falefa (1 for 4, Double, Run, RBI, Walk).

Taking the loss was Brayan Bello (10-6) who limited the damage to 2 unearned runs on 4 hits and 2 walks while striking out 8; Game Score 66. Ryne Stanek continues to struggle, as he permitted 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 1 walk in 1 2/3 innings of work, before Justin Slaten (allowed 1 earned run on 2 hits and 1 walk in 1 1/3 innings. Boston's limited offense came from Reese McGuire (1 for 3, Homerun, Run, RBI) and Ceddanne Rafaela (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI).

Player of the Game: Yusei Kikuchi

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

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What a day for Cincinnati Reds outfielder Spencer Steer in his game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. On the day, Steer went 4 for 5, with 3 Runs and 2 RBI in the 8 to 7 victory.

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After enjoying the winning streak, the team is now in the midst of a 3-game losing streak. Here the Toronto Blue Jays (36-44) picked up the 3 to 1 win over the Boston Red Sox (44-36).

Blue Jay starter Kevin Gausman (8-3) pitched a fine game, as he had 1 unearned run on 5 hits and 1 walk while striking out 11 in 8 innings of play; Game Score 80. Reliever Yimi Garcia (SV 6) pitched a scoreless final inning. At the plate, Dalton Varsho (3 for 5, 2 Doubles, 2 Runs), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (2 for 4, Double, 2 RBI), and Davis Schneider (1 for 3, RBI, Hit-by-Pitch).

Taking the loss was Jack Flaherty (7-6) who allowed 3 earned runs on 8 hits, 2 walks, and 1 hit batsman while striking out 8 in 8 1/3 innings of work; Game Score 61. Joely Rodriguez pitched the final 2/3 inning of the game. Boston's offense was led by Marcelo Mayer (1 for 2, Double, Walk), Reese McGuire (2 for 4, Double, RBI), and Rafael Devers (1 for 4, Run).

Player of the Game: Kevin Gausman

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

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An unusual night in which three (3) pitchers tallied 13+ strikeouts each in their respective games.

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Getting swept at home is never fun; especially so after coming off a hot streak. On the day, the Toronto Blue Jays (37-44) topped the Boston Red Sox (44-37) by a 4 to 1 score. The loss drops Boston's lead in the AL East race to just 1/2 game. At the half-way point of the season, and I am very happy with how the team has played. Overall record is solid, have talent at several levels, and good financial flexibility.

As the current 13th ranked prospect in MLB, starter Ricky Tiedemann (2-3) has the makings of something special. In picking up the victory, Tiedemann allowed just 1 earned run on 5 hits, 2 walks, and 1 wild pitch while striking out 7 in 7 2/3 innings of play; Game Score 70. Reliever Chad Green (H 3) kept things in check in his 1/3 innings of work before turning things over to Yimi Garcia (SV 7) who closed out the game. At the plate, Dalton Varsho (3 for 5, 2 Doubles, 2 Runs, RBI), Justin Turner (2 for 4, Run), and Kevin Kiermaier (2 for 5, Double, RBI) played well in the victory.

Taking the loss for Boston was Tanner Houck (9-5) who was tagged for 3 earned runs on 9 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman in 7 2/3 innings of work; Game Score 52. Nick Pivetta covered the remaining 1 1/3 of play in which he had 1 unearned run on 2 hits and 2 strikeouts. The limited offensive production came from Vaughn Grissom (2 for 4, Double, Run) and Jarren Duran (1 for 4, Double).

Player of the Game: Ricky Tiedemann

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

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Mets prospect Blade Tidwell had a very special night in a recent Florida Complex League match-up of the Houston (FCL) Astros Orange and the New York N (FCL) Mets. On the night, Tidwell tossed a No-Hitter in which he issued 2 walks, 1 wild pitch, and 1 hit batter while striking out 18 to finish with a Game Score 103.