Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Do you have a sports website? Are you a Stathead, too? There was one player to step up night in and night out, however, and he was just awarded with the ALCS MVP. In fact, the Red Sox lead the Astros 2 … The Astros struck first on a George Springer two-run single in the top of the second off of an erratic Chris Sale, eventually ending Sale's night after four innings. In Game 2, he had a massive bases-clearing double to catapult Boston to victory. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Do you have a blog? https://www.mlb.com/video/bradley-jr-named-alcs-mvp-c2516993983 “I happened to come up in some big opportunies, big moments, and I was able to cash in on those moments.”. Even before this game starter, everyone was pretty sure that Jackie Bradley Jr. was going to win this award if they were able to close out the victory on Thursday. He played a huge role in the first three wins, however. Check out stats on every Major League Baseball ALCS MVP winner since 1911 on ESPN.com. 2018 ALCS - Boston Red Sox over Houston Astros (4-1) series statistics and schedule. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. As was the case for their entire run through the 2018 season, this series victory was a total team effort. Pretty good for a guy who some wanted to see traded just a few months ago.

Three time All-Star and two time World Series Champion Kevin Youkilis threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Red Sox. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. They were, and they did.
It was enough for the Boston Red Sox outfielder to be named ALCS MVP after Boston’s pennant-clinching win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night at Minute Maid Park. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Red Sox outfielder homered twice and had a bases-loaded double, driving in 9 in the 5-game series. “The approach is just try to do everything you possibly can to help the team out,” Bradley said on the TBS broadcast. The Boston Red Sox are taking on the Houston Astros in this year’s championship series. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. All rights reserved. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. Or write about sports? Then, in Game 4, he had the go-ahead two-run homer. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, October 22, 12:56AM. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. The veteran’s presence on the roster will loom large this winter. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Join our linker program. In Game 3, he had the grand slam that broke the game open and allowed the Red Sox to cruise through the final two innings. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Jackie Bradley Jr. only had three hits in the American League Championship Series, but they were all huge. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Verlander cruised through four innings before running into trouble in the fifth, walking Mitch Moreland with the bases loaded and allowing Jackie Bradley Jr. to score on a wild pitch to even the score at two. HOUSTON -- Jackie Bradley Jr. finally stopped tormenting the Astros when he went hitless in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. Bradley was 3-for-15 in the series, but drove in nine runs, a total surpassed in Red Sox franchise history in an ALCS only by David Ortiz (11 RBI in 2004) and Manny Ramirez (10 RBI in 2007). — Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) October 19, 2018 Coincidentally, the Astros’ Game 5 starter Justin Verlander was ALCS MVP last year en route to a championship. Verlander struck out Andrew Beninte… JBJ's 9 RBIs vs. Astros earn him ALCS MVP By Ian Browne October 19, 2018 Facebook Share. - unknown, for minors. Find out more. Copy Link. total surpassed in Red Sox franchise history in an ALCS, Red Sox vs. Astros ALCS Game 5 live results & highlights, World Series begins on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Fenway Park, Three takeaways from the Dodgers’ loss in Game 2 of the World Series, World Series Game 2 - Rays 6, Dodgers 4: That’s how you strike back and even a series, Rays leave Dodgers fit to be tied in Game 2, Dorktown: Scott Schebler’s 2017 was one of the strangest in MLB history, Sticking with Tyler Glasnow in the fifth was an aggressive, competitive move. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Bradley hit a three-run double to give the Red Sox a lead in Game 2, walloped a grand slam to put Game 3 away late, and turned a deficit into an advantage with a two-run home run in Game 4. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. These goofy simplified NBA logos are deeply relatable. Daily Red Sox Links: Mookie Betts, Marcell Ozuna, Brian Johnson, Red Sox have reportedly interviewed Will Venable for manager opening, MLB Roundup 10/22: Rays even up World Series. The World Series begins on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Fenway Park, with the Red Sox facing either the Dodgers or Brewers. Since Game 3 of the 2018 American League Championship Series is in the books, now is the time to look forward to the 2018 ALCS MVP Candidates! Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Jackie Bradley Jr. only had three hits in the American League Championship Series, but they were all huge.

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There was one player to step up night in and night out, however, and he was just awarded with the ALCS MVP. They got huge performances from every corner of their roster, and every win featured multiple heroes. Some defensive statistics Copyright © Baseball Info Solutions, 2010-2020. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The Leathernecks are fully turning over the program to the highest-rated recruiting class in school history. Bradley went 0-for-3 with a walk in Thursday’s Game 5, but he hit a three-run double in Game 2, a grand slam in Game 3, and a go-ahead two-run home run in Game 4. The Red Sox finished off the ALCS on Thursday night, winning their fourth in a row to close out the series in a run that included three wins in three days on the road.