Description: Buckle up, sports fans — the crew is fired up. Dr. Big Mac, Rich, and Chief Bobby break down what might go down as the worst Red Sox starting pitching performance in franchise history. From Alex Cora’s public self-blame to Tanner Houck’s meltdown on the mound, we’re digging deep into the ugly numbers and what this means for Boston’s season.Then we shift to the hardwood, where the Celtics — despite a dominant season from beyond the arc — draw a nightmare first-round matchup against the Magic. Can Boston’s shooters break through Orlando’s league-best 3-point defense? We’ve got the matchups, stats, and takes you need ahead of the NBA Playoffs.📋 Show Notes:⚾ Red Sox Meltdown:Manager Alex Cora: “I’ll take the blame…”Tanner Houck: 2.1 IP, 12 runs (11 ER), 10 hits, 2 walks, 1 KHistoric low: First Sox pitcher since 1901 to allow 11 ER in 2⅓ or fewer inningsHouck's 2025 ERA: 9.16 over 18.2 IPRed Sox team record: 9-10Red Sox Team Stats:Pitching:ERA: 4.38 (22nd)BA Against: .265 (26th)Strikeouts: 153 (11th)Walks: 56 (18th)Hitting:OPS: .706 (13th)AVG: .251 (9th)HR: 16 (20th)Walks: 68 (6th)Strikeouts: 190 (1st)Runs: 85 (7th)Fielding:Errors: 20 (Most in MLB)🏀 Celtics vs Magic – Round 1 Preview:Orlando owns the 3rd best winning percentage vs Celtics this season (1-2)Celtics went 7-14 when out-shot from 3Magic held Boston to 15-of-73 from 3 in their two winsOrlando ranked 1st in 3-point defense (makes & attempts allowed)Celtics 3-Point Stats:NBA record: 1,457 made 3sAttempts: 3,955Effective FG%: .561 (5th)Individual 3-Point Leaders:Derrick White (265)Payton Pritchard (255)Jayson Tatum (250)Jaylen Brown: Knee reportedly at full speed – ready for the playoffs🔥 NBA Playoff Picture:Eastern Conference:Play-In: Heat vs Bulls → winner plays Hawks → winner plays CavsCeltics vs 7. MagicKnicks vs 6. PistonsPacers vs 5. BucksWestern Conference:Play-In: Kings vs Mavs → winner plays Grizzlies → winner plays ThunderRockets vs 7. WarriorsLakers vs 6. TimberwolvesNuggets vs 5. Clippers🎧 Listen now for takes hotter than Houck’s ERA and bolder than a Jayson Tatum heat check.Subscribe, Rate & Review! Follow Simple Minds Sports Show on your favorite podcast platform and hit us up on social media for more hot takes and nonsense. #SimpleMindsSportsSubscribe, rate, and follow us for more hot takes, wild debates, and the occasional deep thought. Catch you next time!Listen to this full episode on:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4JOz2aBEi3yQt2QEjbSqGV?si=e75a42c1a56c41f2&nd=1&dlsi=d0fc5e509b3f40a3iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-simple-minds-sports-show/id1518138259Follow us on:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@simplemindssports2919LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simple-minds-sports-show-412335205/Facebook: facebook.com/simplemindssports.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_minds_sportsTwitter/X: https://x.com/simple_minds_sTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simple_minds_sports