The Red Sox edged the IronPigs 5-4 in a thrilling contest at Polar Park. Paul McIntosh shined with a homer and an RBI, fueling the Boston offense. Both teams showcased their hitting, but the Red Sox capitalized just enough to secure the win.
In a tightly contested game, the Red Sox managed to edge out the IronPigs 5-4, showcasing their resilience at Polar Park. Paul McIntosh delivered a standout performance, going 2-4 with a homer and an RBI, pivotal in pushing Boston to victory.
Both teams recorded eight hits, but the Red Sox left seven on base compared to the IronPigs' five, highlighting missed opportunities. Meanwhile, the IronPigs' pitching struggled with two pitchers allowing two earned runs each, showcasing the need for tighter control moving forward.
The Red Sox are coming off a loss, 2-8 over their last 10. The IronPigs are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Red Sox are up next home vs RailRiders (Aug 27-29). The IronPigs are up next home vs Mets (Aug 28-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHVAllentown IronPigs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| WORWorcester Red Sox | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Moore SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Colby Thomas CF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Felix Reyes RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keaton Anthony 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tommy Pham LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Otto Kemp DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carter Kieboom 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paul McIntosh C | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Moore 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Davidson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Mercado P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kirby Snead P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Holman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Davidson | 3.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Michael Mercado | 2.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kirby Snead | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Holman | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | WOR 100.0 | 3.7 | |
| T9 | WOR 96.3 | 2.5 | |
| T9 | WOR 98.8 | 2.5 | |
| T9 | WOR 96.3 | 3.9 | |
| B8 | WOR 92.4 | 1.2 | |
| B8 | WOR 93.6 | 1.2 | |
| B8 | WOR 94.8 | 4.0 | |
| B8 | WOR 90.8 | 2.8 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.