Still playing catch-up here. Topps Now and the other online sets have become a go-to for me in the last couple of years. Particularly due to player selection, but also because I can actually get my hands on them.
May 14, 2021
In the seventh inning of the game against the Angels, Red Sox rookie Bobby Dalbec crushed a two-run, go-ahead home run. The Red Sox would not relinquish the lead. It was Dalbec's only hit in the game, but he did walk and steal a base as well.
June 25, 2021
Unfortunately, Dustin Pedroia's career was cut short due to injuries. He suffered a knee injury in a play back in 2017 when Manny Machado slid into him. He attempted to come back a few times, but it became clear that he was not going to be able to make it back. It sucks because Pedroia was on the verge of a Hall of Fame career. On June 25, the Red Sox held a retirement ceremony for the long-time second-baseman. Pedroia finished his career with a line of .299/.365/.439 with 1,805 hits, 140 home runs, 725 RBIs and 138 stolen bases. He was a Rookie of the Year, AL MVP, four-time All Star and four-time Gold Glove winner.
June 27, 2009
And now for a Turn Back the Clock card. I had to grab a Tim Wakefield card. On this date in 2009, Wakefield tied Roger Clemens for the club record in games started. Wakefield would end up blowing that number out of the water. He started 430 games during his career. That club record will hold for a long time.
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