Really Quick one today as it’s been a whirlwind day enjoy a full Odds and Ends edition!
Odds and Ends
Spencer Horwitz accomplished something last night that has only been done ONCE in the Modern Era
Pirates beat the Rays 5-1
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Pop Quiz: Who are the 3 leaders in the American League in Runs Batted In?
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1st Place - Yordan Alvarez (somewhat expected, he’s a menace)
2nd Place - Jorge Soler (wow, good for him!)
3rd Place … Jeremiah Jackson (who?)
If like me that stat caught you off guard, maybe take a beat to know the guy:
Batting .317 with a .923 OPS and 5 ding dongs at the 20 game mark. Not too shabby!
Orioles win 6-4
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We had a one of the all time weather turnarounds in Denver tonight
Shoutout the grounds crew
Dodgers would go on to win 7-1
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Ranger Suarez is back to his old self
But he did not factor into the decision as the Sox beat the Tigers 1-0 in 10.
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I saw this tweet the other day as Jesus Luzardo is struggling (7.94 ERA, 1-3 record)
But then I remembered the actual villain of the story is Taijuan Walker every 5th day (9.16 ERA, 1-3)
Maybe they can get this guy a few innings next time around
Phils lose 9-0 to the Braves.
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Brief intermission to check in on the college baseball world:
Get ready to learn 1B buddy
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Zach Nimmo has been amazing to start the season
His counterpart in the trade, Marcus Semien… has not (.211 BA, .593 OPS)
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Seems Aaron Civale got caught sticky handed
Probably safe to say he could’ve used the help. As he only goes 4.2 IP, allowing 11 Hits and 5 Earned.
A’s down 9-1 at time of publication
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Jose Soriano continues his DOMINANCE over Major League Baseball
Angels up 8-0 in the 6th on the longest active win streak Padres.
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And to close, a FREAK Mason Miller stat
Have a great weekend everybody