Allan Castro just cannot stop delivering for the WooSox. After absolutely crushing a walk-off hit on Tuesday, he was right back at it again on Wednesday, smashing two home runs, including a massive 7th-inning shot that completely flipped the game on its head. The WooSox went into that inning staring down a 5-3 deficit and never looked back once Castro put them ahead. Talk about clutch!
The Offense Is Rolling, Baby!
Castro’s heroics were not a solo show; Tsung-Tse Cheng had his back. Franklin Arias and Braiden Ward were absolute sparkplugs, really extending those innings and setting the table. Ward ripped a three-hit night, Cheng added two hits of his own, and Arias drove in two RBIs. That’s how you win ballgames when the bats come alive. It was an offensive explosion, no doubt about it. Yeah, Blake Wehunt allowed four runs in his five innings, and he ended up with the loss, but honestly, it was far from a terrible start. What really closed the door for the WooSox? The bullpen, hands down.
McWilliams Shutting It Down!
The bullpen absolutely shoved, man. Seth Martinez came in and just struck out the side, making it look easy. But the real standout? Sam McWilliams. This dude again slammed the door shut, grabbing his second save in just over a week. The guy is an interesting story, for sure. He’s a 2014 Phillies draft pick, a 6’7″, 230-pound righty who can touch the high 90s with his fastball. He’s had some rough patches in the past, including an ugly 15 ERA in 7 Spring Training appearances back in 2018 after the Royals snagged him in the Rule 5 draft, which has kept him off an MLB roster. But lately, he’s been lights out. He hasn’t allowed a run since last month! That kind of performance is why Durham only managed to go 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position. You need a low-leverage, innings-eater, mop-up guy for late September? Look no further than McWilliams; he’s got the heat and he’s proving it right now.
And how about Romy Gonzalez? His OPS is getting scary close to that hallowed 1.000 mark in Triple-A. Gonzalez is just tearing it up, hitting an insane .462 in September! That’s not just good, that’s *really* good. It’s awesome that the team has several “break glass in case of emergency” guys like Romy who aren’t a huge drop-off from the guys already up there. Honestly, the fanbase probably wouldn’t be quivering in fear to see them on a lineup card, at least not any more than usual, right?
What’s next for these guys? The big club is looking to lock up a playoff spot, and once they do and they’re secure, you gotta wonder if McWilliams gets the call-up to eat some innings. Romy could be a guy who helps out if one of the platoon players needs a breather. Keep an eye on Worcester, because these guys are making some serious noise!
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Originally reported by Over the Monster.
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