The Red Sox edged the Jumbo Shrimp 4-3 in a thrilling contest at Polar Park. Braiden Ward shined with a stellar 3-for-4 performance, driving in two runs to lead the charge. The Jumbo Shrimp hit two home runs but left seven runners stranded, proving costly in their quest for victory.
In a nail-biter at Polar Park, the Red Sox triumphed over the Jumbo Shrimp 4-3, fueled by Braiden Ward's impressive 3-for-4 outing that included two RBIs. The Red Sox capitalized on key hits, including a crucial double from Kristian Campbell, securing their victory despite the Jumbo Shrimp's two home runs.
The Jumbo Shrimp found themselves unable to convert opportunities, stranding seven runners on base, which ultimately hindered their chances to take control. Agustín Ramírez showcased his skills with a 2-for-4 performance, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Red Sox's steady offense and disciplined pitching.
The Red Sox are coming off a loss, 2-8 over their last 10. The Jumbo Shrimp are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10.
The Red Sox are up next home vs RailRiders (Aug 27-29). The Jumbo Shrimp are up next home vs Sounds (Aug 27-29).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAXJacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| WORWorcester Red Sox | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Cannarella LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Connor Norby 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kemp Alderman 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rece Hinds DH | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Agustín Ramírez C | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Pintar CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Etzel RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gage Miller 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deyvison De Los Santos PH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Serna SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Brzykcy P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin King P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amos Willingham P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Pop P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Jones P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Brzykcy | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin King | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Amos Willingham | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Zach Pop | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Jones | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
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 | 7.9 | |
| T9 | WOR 92.1 | 9.6 | |
| T9 | WOR 82.5 | 8.3 | |
| T9 | WOR 90.8 | 7.3 | |
| B8 | WOR 83.5 | 1.5 | |
| B8 | WOR 85.0 | 1.7 | |
| B8 | WOR 86.7 | 21.1 | |
| B8 | WOR 65.6 | 28.8 |
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.