APRIL 26, 2023•NESN.COM
Masataka Yoshida's Breakout Helps Him Join Ichiro To Make MLB HistoryIn only took 20 games for Red Sox newcomer Masataka Yoshida to etch his name in Major League Baseball history.
Cedric Mullins - Two hits and a steal in winMullins went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and a steal in Wednesday's victory over Boston.
ImpactMullins recorded his seventh multi-hit game of the season while adding his 10th stolen base, tying Corbin Caroll for second in the league behind Ronald Acuna. Mullins had a strong series at the plate against Boston, going 5-for-12 with a double, a home run and five RBI. The 28-year-old outfielder is now slashing .271/.386/.447 with three homers, 12 runs scored and 20 RBI through his first 103 plate appearances this year.
APRIL 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ramón Urías - Four hits in winUrias went 4-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's victory over Boston.
ImpactUrias had an impressive series against the Red Sox, going 7-for-11 with three RBI and five runs scored. Through his first 75 plate appearances this season, Urias is slashing .292/.387/.415 with a home run, 10 RBI and 12 runs scored. He's been playing regularly between second and third base for Baltimore, though the 28-year-old infielder has yet to offer much in the way of power or speed this year. However, Urias has demonstrated some home run potential in the past -- he hit 16 homers in 403 at-bats last season.
APRIL 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Masataka Yoshida - Extends streak with homerYoshida went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-2 loss against the Orioles.
ImpactYoshida launched a home run off Tyler Wells to lead off the second inning, tying the game 1-1. Yoshida has now recorded a hit in seven straight contests, going 13-for-28 with three homers and 10 RBI in that span. The 29-year-old Yoshida has gotten off to quite a start in his first MLB season, slashing .276/.371/.461 with four home runs, 16 RBI, 13 runs scored and two stolen bases through 89 plate appearances.
APRIL 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tanner Houck - Falls to BaltimoreHouck (3-1) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings against the Orioles. He struck out two.
ImpactHouck was able to settle down initially after allowing a run in the first inning. However, the Orioles would string together four hits to score three runs in the fifth, handing Houck his first loss of the season. The 26-year-old righthander has a 4.50 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB in five starts this season. He seems destined for a move to the bullpen with James Paxton's (hamstring) return looming.
APRIL 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Red Sox end long stretch on sour note, falling to Orioles, 6-2They stumbled over the finish line, but the Red Sox will finally get a chance to catch their breath.
APRIL 26, 2023•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Tyler Wells - Solid in winning effortWells (1-1) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over 5.2 against the Red Sox. He struck out seven.
ImpactWells was sharp Wednesday, allowing just a pair of runs while recording a season-high seven strikeouts en route to his first win of the year. Over his last two starts, Wells has allowed just two runs on seven hits in 12.2 innings while punching out 12. He lowered his ERA to 2.79 with a 0.72 WHIP and an excellent 23:3 K:BB. Wells currently lines up to face the Royals in his next outing.
APRIL 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
