The Boston Red Sox entered the match with a 32-25 record, good for third place in the American League East. They were coming off a 4-1 series win against the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays.
Batting:
Pitching:
The Seattle Mariners entered the match with a 26-29 record, good for fourth place in the American League West. They were coming off a 3-4 series loss to the division-leading Houston Astros.
Batting:
Pitching:
The following table compares key statistics for both teams in the three most important categories: batting, pitching, and defense.
Category | Red Sox | Mariners |
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Batting Average | .253 | .247 |
Earned Run Average (ERA) | 4.05 | 4.32 |
Fielding Percentage | .986 | .987 |
As you can see, the Red Sox have a slight edge in batting average and ERA, while the Mariners have a slightly better fielding percentage.
The following tables compare the stats of the top players in each position for both teams.
Batters
Position | Red Sox | Mariners |
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Catcher | Christian Vazquez (.275 BA, 4 HR, 25 RBIs) | Tom Murphy (.265 BA, 5 HR, 20 RBIs) |
First Base | Kyle Schwarber (.278 BA, 8 HR, 35 RBIs) | Ty France (.285 BA, 7 HR, 30 RBIs) |
Second Base | Trevor Story (.243 BA, 7 HR, 28 RBIs) | Adam Frazier (.294 BA, 4 HR, 20 RBIs) |
Third Base | Rafael Devers (.315 BA, 13 HR, 50 RBIs) | Eugenio Suarez (.270 BA, 9 HR, 35 RBIs) |
Shortstop | Xander Bogaerts (.293 BA, 6 HR, 30 RBIs) | J.P. Crawford (.275 BA, 5 HR, 25 RBIs) |
Left Field | Alex Verdugo (.280 BA, 6 HR, 25 RBIs) | Jesse Winker (.253 BA, 5 HR, 20 RBIs) |
Center Field | Kiké Hernandez (.265 BA, 4 HR, 20 RBIs) | Julio Rodriguez (.270 BA, 8 HR, 30 RBIs) |
Right Field | Hunter Renfroe (.280 BA, 10 HR, 28 RBIs) | Taylor Trammell (.245 BA, 4 HR, 20 RBIs) |
Pitchers
Position | Red Sox | Mariners |
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Starter | Nathan Eovaldi (3-2, 4.15 ERA, 45 Ks) | Robbie Ray (5-3, 4.25 ERA, 50 Ks) |
Reliever | Matt Barnes (1-0, 2.70 ERA, 15 Ks) | Paul Sewald (2-1, 2.85 ERA, 20 Ks) |
Closer | Tanner Houck (2-1, 3.00 ERA, 20 Ks) | Drew Steckenrider (3-0, 3.20 ERA, 15 Ks) |
The following are three stories from the match that highlight the importance of certain stats:
Story 1:
In the top of the first inning, Rafael Devers hit a home run off of Robbie Ray. This gave the Red Sox an early 2-0 lead and set the tone for the rest of the game. It also showed the importance of getting a good start from your leadoff hitter, as it can give your team a lot of momentum.
Story 2:
In the bottom of the third inning, Julio Rodriguez hit a two-run homer off of Nathan Eovaldi. This tied the game at 2-2 and showed how important it is to have a power hitter in your lineup who can drive in runs with one swing of the bat.
Story 3:
In the top of the ninth inning, Alex Verdugo hit a walk-off single off of Drew Steckenrider. This gave the Red Sox a 3-2 win and showed how important it is to have a clutch hitter who can come through in the big moments.
The following are some effective strategies that both teams used in the match:
Red Sox: The Red Sox used a lot of small ball in the match, bunting and stealing bases to put pressure on the Mariners defense. This helped them manufacture runs and put themselves in position to win the game.
Mariners: The Mariners used a more power-oriented approach in the match, hitting several home runs to try to win the game outright. This strategy was effective at times, but it also led to some strikeouts and double plays.
The following is a step-by-step approach that both teams could have used to improve their chances of winning the match:
The following are the pros and cons of each team's strategy:
Red Sox:
Mariners:
The Red Sox and Mariners are two of the most exciting teams in baseball. They both have a lot of talented players and they are both capable of making a deep run into the playoffs. The match between these two teams was a close one, and it could have gone either way. In the end, the Red Sox prevailed, but the Mariners showed that they are a team to be reckoned with.
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