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Mason Fluharty
Toronto Blue Jays • #68 • RP
Mason Fluharty Secures Win for Blue Jays Against Red Sox on Thursday
Mason Fluharty, a relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, earned the win in their 4-2 game against the Boston Red Sox.
What It Means
Fluharty's win against the Red Sox added to his unblemished record, now at 1-0 for the season. His ERA stands at 2.53, reflecting his consistent performance over 11 games.
In home games, he has maintained an ERA of 0.0, showing strong pitching on familiar turf. His WHIP of 0.84 highlights his ability to limit base runners effectively.

Nathan Lukes
Toronto Blue Jays • #38 • RF
Nathan Lukes' Two Hits Help Blue Jays Defeat Red Sox 4-2
Nathan Lukes of the Toronto Blue Jays contributed with 2 hits and scored a run in their 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
What It Means
Lukes had a strong game against the Red Sox, adding to his season totals. With 2 hits in this game, his average now stands at .222 over 36 at-bats.
In his last 5 games, his average is .367, showing improvement. The recent performance highlights his ability to get on base, as reflected in his on-base percentage of .326.

Daulton Varsho
Toronto Blue Jays • #5 • LF
Daulton Varsho Powers Blue Jays Over Red Sox With Home Run and RBI on May 1, 2025
Daulton Varsho contributed significantly to the Toronto Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox, hitting a home run and scoring a run.
What It Means
Varsho's home run against the Red Sox helped improve his season stats. He now holds a .286 batting average and a 1.158 OPS in the regular season.
In home games, he has hit two home runs with three RBIs. His OPS for the last three games is an impressive 1.311, showing strong performance early in the season.

Tanner Houck
Boston Red Sox • #89 • SP
Tanner Houck Shines With 6 Strikeouts Over 7 Innings Despite Red Sox Loss to Blue Jays on May 1
Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck delivered a strong performance against the Toronto Blue Jays by pitching 7.0 innings with an ERA of 1.286 and striking out 6 batters, though the Red Sox lost 2-4.
What It Means
Houck's performance against the Blue Jays improved his ERA in recent games. Over his last three games, his ERA is now 3.83, which is better than his season ERA of 7.58.
He struck out 6 batters, raising his season total to 24 strikeouts. His K/9 rate for the last three games is now 9.7, higher than his overall season rate of 7.28.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Toronto Blue Jays • #27 • 1B
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Powers Blue Jays Past Red Sox with Home Run and 3 RBIs
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. helped lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox with a home run, 3 RBIs, and a run scored.
What It Means
Guerrero's home run against the Red Sox brought his season total to three. His performance boosted his RBI count to 14, showcasing his ability to drive in runs.
In his last three games, Guerrero has hit two home runs and collected five RBIs. His OPS in these games is 0.967, indicating strong on-base and slugging performance in recent outings.

Bo Bichette
Toronto Blue Jays • #11 • SS
Bo Bichette Scores and Hits Double in Blue Jays Win Over Red Sox
Bo Bichette, shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays, hit a double and scored a run in their 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
What It Means
Bichette's performance against the Red Sox added to his season totals. With the double, he now has 9 doubles in 30 games.
In the last 5 games, his average stands at .363 with an OPS of .827. This shows a strong performance over recent games, especially with 2 doubles in that span.

Alex Bregman
Boston Red Sox • #2 • 3B
Alex Bregman Drives In 2 Runs With a Double in Red Sox's Loss on Thursday
Alex Bregman hit a double and drove in 2 RBIs in the Boston Red Sox's 4-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
What It Means
Bregman's double and 2 RBIs against the Blue Jays brought his total to 24 RBIs for the season. His batting average now stands at .328, with an OPS of .985.
Over the last 10 games, Bregman has maintained a strong average of .41. His performance during this stretch includes 3 home runs and 10 RBIs, highlighting his consistency at the plate.

Brad Lord
Washington Nationals • #61 • RP
Brad Lord Secures Win for Nationals Against Phillies on May 1, 2025
Brad Lord earned the win for the Washington Nationals in a 4-2 game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
What It Means
Lord's recent win improves his season record to 1-3. This win comes after a stretch where his ERA over the last three games was 5.47.
When playing on the road, his ERA is 4.1 with a K/9 of 5.1. This recent victory is the first road win for him this season.

Johan Rojas
Philadelphia Phillies • #23 • CF
Johan Rojas Hits Triple and Walks Once on Thursday Against Nationals
Johan Rojas, center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, hit a triple and walked once in their 4-2 game against the Washington Nationals.
What It Means
Rojas added a triple to his season stats, bringing his total to one. This boosted his slugging percentage to .393 over 21 games played. In his last three games, his batting average stands at .500 with an OPS of 1.556. Rojas has also hit one home run and collected two RBIs during this stretch.

Kyle Finnegan
Washington Nationals • #67 • RP
Kyle Finnegan Secures Save as Nationals Defeat Phillies 4-2 on May 1
Kyle Finnegan secured a save for the Washington Nationals in their 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
What It Means
Finnegan's save in the recent game adds to his season total, bringing him to 9 saves. His performance in road games stands out with a higher ERA of 6.0, but he still managed to secure 5 saves.
In the last 10 games, his ERA is 3.6, and he has achieved 8 saves. His overall K/9 rate in these games is 9.2, reflecting his ability to strike out batters consistently.