His fiery antics during the shoving match with the Indians following that dominant performance should win him hundreds and hundreds of more votes.
Beckett was tossed following a heated exchange with members of the Cleveland Indians during a bench-clearing shoving match. The right-hander may have instigated things by plunking a pair of Tribe batsmen earlier in the contest. These beanings prompted Cleveland pitchers to throw behind David Ortiz and Adrian Beltre, with the latter causing both benches to meet on the field.
Losing votes this week will be Kevin Youkilis, who was placed on the DL after jamming his thumb on Monday night. Infielder Jed Lowrie, also a named a contender at the beginning of the week, has gone just 1-for-5 heading into Wednesday night's contest. Although he has no RBIs, Ortiz is swinging a hot stick as he's 3-for-8 so far this series, and could be the first Top Dawg Award winner.
Below is the poll, which will run until Sunday.
Who Will Be Top Dawg of the Week for Red Sox against Indians and Yankees?survey software
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Every Monday, NESN.com will release which Red Sox players are the Top Dawg contenders. The following Sunday, Jerry 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. Every Monday until Sunday, 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.
