On Sunday afternoon, Mookie Betts had four hits, including two home runs, and eight RBI in a 15-1 Red Sox win over the Blue Jays. On Sunday evening, Betts was selected to his second straight all star game.
Chris Sale improved to 11-3 on the season when the Red Sox defeated the Blue Jays 7-1 on Saturday afternoon. Sale was selected to the all star team. He currently leads the American League in strikeouts, innings, and WHIP. He is second in the league in wins and ERA. Sale has the numbers to be the starting pitcher. His schedule is also lined up. His final start of the first half will be Thursday night against the Rays.
Craig Kimbrel has had a historic first half of the season. His ERA is 1.01, while recording 23 saves. Kimbrel has struckout 64 in 35.2 innings. His WHIP is 0.48.
Xander Bogaerts has an opportunity to join his teammates in Miami for the all star game. Bogaerts is on the final vote. To vote go to MLB.com.
Mookie Betts was selected to his second straight all star game. Photo from earlier in the season from Sue Zeiba
