Yes, the Red Sox have started off their season a little slow in the win column. Luckily for those who benefit from the Greater Boston Food Bank, there is one statistic that Red Sox pitchers are leading the majors with.
Currently the Red Sox pitchers lead the MLB in strikeouts with 446. If they maintain this pace they will finish the regular season with 1,571 ks. This potential total is 17 more than last season's championship team. Throw in the fact that Chris Sale is actually throwing less strikeouts per inning than he did last year (2019-1.43 2018-1.5) and the fact that if healthy he might eclipse last year's inning total of 158 and the potential for strikeouts escalates quickly.
So what does this have to do with Lexus and the Greater Boston Food Bank? This season marks the fourth season that the Boston area Lexus dealers have used the Red Sox strikeout totals to establish their donation total for the food bank. For each strikeout that the Red Sox pitchers collectively throw, the Lexus dealers donate $50 to the Greater Boston Food Bank. Assuming the Red Sox arms can maintain their current pace, they'll be writing a check for over $78,000.
Over the past 3 seasons this Strike Out Hunger program has contributed the funds needed to provide over a half million meals for those in need. The Greater Boston Food Bank serves more than those living in Boston. In total the food bank serves 190 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts.
Over the past 3 seasons this Strike Out Hunger program has contributed the funds needed to provide over a half million meals for those in need. The Greater Boston Food Bank serves more than those living in Boston. In total the food bank serves 190 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts.
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