The third baseman continued his incredible season this week, despite missing Sunday’s game with a wrist injury.
Beltre’s successful week actually started last week, but he’s continued to thrive and is currently enjoying a nine-game hitting streak. That streak gained some steam this week, a week in which Beltre hit an eye-poping .421. He also hit his 28th homer of the season on Wednesday, a majestic shot against his former team, the Mariners.
Those numbers were good enough for Jerry and almost 62 percent of voters to give the nod to Beltre.
Beltre edged out shortstop Marco Scutaro for Top Dawg honors this week. Scutaro continues to deliver for the Red Sox despite being plagued by a nagging shoulder injury.
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
Week of Sept. 6
Jerry: Ryan Kalish
Fans: Victor Martinez
Week of Sept. 13
Jerry: Victor Martinez
Fans: Victor Martinez
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.
