Boston Red Sox 65-74 in interleague play
Considering the Red Sox’ success over recent years, the sub-.500 record against NL opponents is rather alarming. Particularly when you consider how well other AL contenders have fared—New York Yankees 82-56, Minnesota Twins 71-67, Chicago White Sox 74-65, and LA Angels 71-69.
On a positive note, first-place Baltimore has actually done worse than the Red Sox against the National League with a dismal 56-83 record. So, the upcoming interleague schedule might actually benefit the Old Towne Team.
Still, consider the Stat Man an advocate for trashing interleague play. The AL game and the NL game are quite different. Why screw up an AL team’s season by making them bat a pitcher when they are not doing it all year? It makes no sense. And for all you purists dreaming of a Cubs-Red Sox matchup, you might think otherwise if forced to watch the Washington-Tampas or Kansas City-Pittsburghs.
On a positive note, first-place Baltimore has actually done worse than the Red Sox against the National League with a dismal 56-83 record. So, the upcoming interleague schedule might actually benefit the Old Towne Team.
Still, consider the Stat Man an advocate for trashing interleague play. The AL game and the NL game are quite different. Why screw up an AL team’s season by making them bat a pitcher when they are not doing it all year? It makes no sense. And for all you purists dreaming of a Cubs-Red Sox matchup, you might think otherwise if forced to watch the Washington-Tampas or Kansas City-Pittsburghs.
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