Red Sox 4, Blue Jays 3 F/10: Scrappy Victory To End Homestand

HUZZAH! VICTORY!

OK now that’s out of the way, this was a ROUGH game of baseball to watch on the offensive side. Lots of wasted chances, the throwing error that led to the Blue Jays’ go-ahead run in the 8th inning—and frankly the defense this season in general still—it’s been awful to watch. It felt like each team was handing the other the W until finally it the Jays said no givesies backsies. Almost fitting the game ended on a rough defensive play like that.

Three Studs

Jarren Duran (2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 run, 2 BBs)

After a quiet start, Duran is finding his stride. Drawing two walks is extremely helpful to his cause, having his legs on the basepaths is a weapon especially when he swipes bags like he did this afternoon.

Trevor Story (2-for-5, 2 SB, 1 RBI)

Two stolen bases, the game winning RBI (yes it was fluky), and a single that could have been the game-winning run in the ninth inning? That’s a successful game. Aside from his defense.

Walker Buehler (6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 7 K)

Definitely Buehler’s best game as a Red Sox so far. Even with the offense struggling at the moment, it’s great seeing starters make it at least six frames.

Three Duds

Ceddanne Rafaela (0-for-4, 2 Ks)

Is this Jackie Bradley Jr all over again? Just over the Mendoza line offense and stellar defense? Is that gonna cut it?

Triston Casas (1-for-4, 2 K)

Casas just hasn’t felt at home in the box this season, his pop just isn’t there right now and it probably is eating him alive.

Offense with RISP (2-for-12)

This has to change and fast. Losing Connor Wong certainly puts a wrinkle in the lineup, but some adjustments have to be made to make the offense more consistent.

Play of the Game

It’s not a flying pizza, but who knew a fried dough would make a perfect mitt?

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