Disaster on the Mound & Celtics Catch a Tough Draw

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Buckle up, sports fans — the crew is fired up. Dr. Big Mac, Rich, and Chief Bobby break down what might go down as the worst Red Sox starting pitching performance in franchise history. From Alex Cora’s public self-blame to Tanner Houck’s meltdown on the mound, we’re digging deep into the ugly numbers and what this means for Boston’s season.

Then we shift to the hardwood, where the Celtics — despite a dominant season from beyond the arc — draw a nightmare first-round matchup against the Magic. Can Boston’s shooters break through Orlando’s league-best 3-point defense? We’ve got the matchups, stats, and takes you need ahead of the NBA Playoffs.

📋 Show Notes:

⚾ Red Sox Meltdown:

• Manager Alex Cora: “I’ll take the blame…”

• Tanner Houck: 2.1 IP, 12 runs (11 ER), 10 hits, 2 walks, 1 K

• Historic low: First Sox pitcher since 1901 to allow 11 ER in 2⅓ or fewer innings

• Houck's 2025 ERA: 9.16 over 18.2 IP

• Red Sox team record: 9-10

Red Sox Team Stats:

• Pitching:

• ERA: 4.38 (22nd)

• BA Against: .265 (26th)

• Strikeouts: 153 (11th)

• Walks: 56 (18th)

• Hitting:

• OPS: .706 (13th)

• AVG: .251 (9th)

• HR: 16 (20th)

• Walks: 68 (6th)

• Strikeouts: 190 (1st)

• Runs: 85 (7th)

• Fielding:

• Errors: 20 (Most in MLB)

🏀 Celtics vs Magic – Round 1 Preview:

• Orlando owns the 3rd best winning percentage vs Celtics this season (1-2)

• Celtics went 7-14 when out-shot from 3

• Magic held Boston to 15-of-73 from 3 in their two wins

• Orlando ranked 1st in 3-point defense (makes & attempts allowed)

Celtics 3-Point Stats:

• NBA record: 1,457 made 3s

• Attempts: 3,955

• Effective FG%: .561 (5th)

• Individual 3-Point Leaders:

• Derrick White (265)

• Payton Pritchard (255)

• Jayson Tatum (250)

Jaylen Brown: Knee reportedly at full speed – ready for the playoffs

🔥 NBA Playoff Picture:

Eastern Conference:

• Play-In: Heat vs Bulls → winner plays Hawks → winner plays Cavs

1. Celtics vs 7. Magic

2. Knicks vs 6. Pistons

3. Pacers vs 5. Bucks

Western Conference:

• Play-In: Kings vs Mavs → winner plays Grizzlies → winner plays Thunder

1. Rockets vs 7. Warriors

2. Lakers vs 6. Timberwolves

3. Nuggets vs 5. Clippers

🎧 Listen now for takes hotter than Houck’s ERA and bolder than a Jayson Tatum heat check.

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