Weathers posts best B‑T game score among Thursday’s non-Player of the Game winners
Thursday, June 18 Box-Toppers Sidelights Sidebar
Weathers records +8.1 game score, but does not earn Player of the Game honors in Yankees loss to White Sox
Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers recorded the highest Box-Toppers game score among Thursday’s non-Player of the Game winners.
Weathers struck out eight over 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run, three hits and one walk, but the Yankees lost to the White Sox, 5-1. Weathers, who had a +8.1 Box-Toppers game score, third-highest of the day, picked up a no-decision in the game.
Player of the Game honors instead went to the White Sox’ top player, pitcher Sean Burke (7.1IP 5H R BB 8K W), who recorded a +7.1 game score, closing out the game for Chicago.
Also notable in the game, Andrew Benintendi of the White Sox recorded Thursday’s highest Box-Toppers game score by a batter (+5.0), but did not win Player of the Game honors. Benintendi hit a grand slam in his only at bat, but Burke’s +7.0 game score beat him for Player of the Game honors.
Below is a further look at Box-Toppers Sidelights Sidebar, reviewing the day’s top pitchers, overlooked top performers and lowest Box-Toppers game scores.
Thursday’s top pitching matchup—BAL at SEA
⚾️ Shane Baz, Orioles, 13.7 B-T points over 2025-26, 23rd*
⚾️ Bryan Woo, Mariners, 26.4 B-T points over 2025-26, 1st*
*Rank among AL pitchers, 2025-26
Result—SEA 3, BAL 0
✅ Woo won Player of the Game honors (7IP 3H 0R BB 9K W) with +12.0 B-T game score.
🔻 Baz (7IP 5H 3R 2BB 9K L) had +3.0 B-T game score in the loss.
▶️ Woo earns 2.0 B-T points as overall Player of the Day, giving him 28.4 over 2025-26, extending his lead among AL pitchers over that span.
High scores, no points
Highest Box-Toppers game scores for the day among players who did not earn Player of the Game honors:
▪️+8.1—Ryan Weathers, Yankees (6.1IP 3H R BB 8K ND)
Was not Player of the Game in loss vs. CHW.
Player of the Game—Sean Burke, White Sox (7.1IP 5H R BB 8K W) with +7.1 game score.
▪️+5.0—Andrew Benintendi, White Sox (GS 1-1 R 4BI)
Was not Player of the Game in win vs. NYY.
Player of the Game—Teammate Sean Burke (7.1IP 5H R BB 8K W) with +7.1 game score.
▪️+3.0—Trevor Larnach, Twins (HR 3-5 2R 3BI)
Was not Player of the Game in win vs. TEX.
Player of the Game—Teammate Joe Ryan (5IP 3H 0R 2BB 7K W) with +7.0 game score.
Lowest Box-Toppers game scores
Out of 234 total players Thursday, 60 pitchers
-15.8—Matthew Liberatore, Cardinals (1.2IP 7H 7R 5ER 0BB 2K L vs. KC)
-13.0—Jack Leiter, Rangers
-12.8—Gordon Graceffo Cardinals
-12.0—Ryan Johnson, Angels
Lowest Box-Toppers game scores by batters
Out of 174 total batters Thursday
-5.0—Royce Lewis Twins 0-5 4K
-5.0—Byron Buxton, Twins 0-5 K
-5.0—Bo Bichette, Mets 0-5
-4.0—Cal Raleigh, Mariners 0-4 4K
-4.0—Brice Turang, Brewers 0-4 3K
-4.0—Brandon Marsh, Phillies 0-4 3K
About Box-Toppers Sidelights Sidebar
A review of the day’s top pitchers, overlooked performers, and lowest game scores. For the full list of Player of the Game winners, check today’s Daily Scorecard or visit Box-Toppers.com.
