Autumn Dreamin

Mune is running the lowest BABIP of any of these guys, which I would expect to normalize eventually when more of his non-HR contact starts falling for hits. But there is something a little funny about a rookie hitting his first grand slam before his first double lol

This clip isn't available to US viewers, but assuming it's the Japanese call of Mune's GS, here is it hosted on Twitter: And here's the A's call for good measure:

Shohei also didn't hit a GS until year 5 IIRC

114.1mph is the 6th hardest hit HR of the season so far (behind Judge, Shohei, Trout, James Wood, and O'Hoppe) Of that group, Mune's was against the second fastest pitch at 98.2mph (Wood's was against 99.3) None of the harder hit HRs had a higher launch angle (33), Trout's was closest at 31. This was Kurtz last year at 114.6mph EV and 30 launch angle for an estimated 493 feet: And here's Kurtz at 104EV and 31 launch angle. Bangs off the wall, Statcast has it at 433ft. So probably a bit more than 431 for Mune even with the slightly steeper angle?

Love watching Martin pitch when he's on, such a professional on the mound (and in the clubhouse). I'm in no rush to trade him at all, let him be the "vet innings eater" they'd pick up in any given offseason anyway until there are 5 better starters around to force him out. Very good to see an offensive breakout, especially for the guys who had been getting BABIP'd lately. 11 balls in play at 99+ mph, 7 of which went for hits. Mune's 114 was the highest EV of his young season so far, and I'd bet the 431ft estimate is underselling it. Sox are tied in the division with the Royals at 7-13. The Royals are on a 5L, 2-8 in their last 10, and have fewer runs scored on the season. Also at 7-13 are the Mets (who are on a 9L) and Rockies. The Blue Jays (7-12) and Astros (8-13) are nearby. This was the Sox (1-6) first win against an opponent with a winning record coming in. Detroit (0-4) and Colorado (0-5) have yet to beat a winning team, while the Brewers and Cardinals have yet to face one. Sox once again halt a skid at 3. Easily one of the biggest differences between this April and the last 2. At this point last year, they had already had a 6L and 8L. In 2024, it was 2 separate 4L's, a 6L, AND they were in the middle of what would end up being another 7L. Win #7 on 4/17, compared to 5/4/2024 and 4/26/2025 (also against the A's). Date to beat for win #8 is May 1.

That poor baseball

At Pipeline, yes. Montgomery/Schultz/Bonemer top 3. BA has Schultz/Bonemer/Montgomery. FG has Bonemer/Schultz/Smith (Montgomery 5th behind Oppor).

94.4mph, 341 feet Charlotte special, but I'll allow it

What a start. 5 for 7 with 3HR, a triple, 5 RBIs, and 1 BB/K. 3.000+ OPS

Braden HR, then AMak followed up with another in his level debut

ICYMI

So does their current 9 loss streak and 7-13 start to the season. The Mets 45-68 record since June 13, 2025 is just barely better than the Sox (43-69).

Good guy BMont

Montgomery RBI double, he's 3-3 (with a BB) now

Shelton IBB in his 5th PA lol Ends up coming around to score on AMak's 3rd hit/4th RBI

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Hagen stayed in for the 4th and finally had to break a sweat. Leadoff full count walk, K, single just past the shortstop, F7, balk, walk, K. A couple of called balls in there that would have been challenged if the system wasn't down... 31 pitches in the inning, so I'd guess he's done now? 4IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 5 K.

9 retired in order on 28 pitches, 3Ks. Hawkeye is broken so I can't check if his stuff is overperforming metrically, but he looks great.

Might find out tonight how strict they want to be about 3 innings for Hagen, since he's through 2 on just 19 pitches.

Riley Gowens up to Charlotte. Maybe a Wik call up soon?

Can't catch that one Also that's at least a 2 run swing from ABS this inning