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Tony La Russa promised consequences for Yermin Mercedes over the slugger’s home run on Monday night.
La Russa’s White Sox pummeled the Twins 16-4. They scored 14 runs over the first six innings and turned things into a blowout.
By the time the ninth inning came around, Minnesota had utility player Willians Astudillo pitch the final half-inning.
Mercedes was the third batter up and began with a 3-0 count. That didn’t deter him from unloading on the 3-0 pitch for a huge home run to make it 16-4.
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No-Hitters Are Becoming Increasingly Inevitable
Strikeouts are at an all-time high. Batting average is at an all-time low. It s the perfect recipe for no-hitters, of which John Means s masterpiece is the latest.
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A little over two years ago, John Means felt his career had stalled to the point where his priority wasn’t refining his pitching craft or trying new workout routines. Instead, he was fine-tuning his LinkedIn bio.
Aside from “professional baseball player,” Means’s previous work experience included a four-month stint as a substitute teacher at De Soto Public School District 73. Two years later, it’s safe to say Means won’t need to worry about keeping that profile up to date any time soon.
It’s time to admit it, this is a pretty good Red Sox team
Commentary: After a dismal 2020 season, the Red Sox are not only having fun but also showing some of the characteristics of the 2018 team that went on to win the World Series.
By Jason MastrodonatoBoston Herald
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Boston’s Alex Verdugo is pushed through the dugout in a laundry cart as he celebrates his solo home run with teammate Marwin Gonzalez in the third inning of Monday’s win over the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston.
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It’s time to say it: the Red Sox are legit.