For his performance, Bard was voted by both Jerry Remy and the fans as "Top Dawg of the Week."
The young righty was one of the lone bright spots for a week that saw the Red Sox go 1-5.
Bard pitched posted a 2.45 ERA in 3 2/3 innings this week while only surrendering four hits. Bard's numbers on the season remain incredible, too. Sitting at just under 70 innings for the season, Bard has an impressive 1.80 ERA and has proven to be a reliable bridge to closer Jonathan Papelbon.
The unanimous decision of Bard for this week's contest marks the first time this season that both the fans and Jerry Remy have decided on the same player for "Top Dawg of the Week" honors.
Bard picked up 44 percent of the fan's vote.
Here are this season's Top Dawgs.
Week of Aug. 2
Jerry: Adrian Beltre
Fans: Kevin Youkilis
Week of Aug. 9
Jerry: Jon Lester
Fans: Mike Lowell
Week of Aug. 16
Jerry: Jed Lowrie
Fans: Adrian Beltre
Week of Aug. 23
Jerry: Victor Martinez
Fans: Clay Buchholz
Week of Aug. 30
Jerry: Daniel Bard
Fans: Daniel Bard
Every Monday or Tuesday (depending on when the Red Sox series starts), NESN.com will release which Red Sox players are the Top Dawg contenders. The following Sunday, Jerry Remy will pick a Top Dawg of the Week.
But Jerry also wants to hear from you, Red Sox Nation, and find out who you think is the week’s Top Dawg for the Red Sox. Fans can vote for their Top Dawg of the Week. At the end of the week, we’ll see if Jerry's Top Dawg matches up with Red Sox Nation's Top Dawg.
