Was at the Red Sox game last night. They played Pittsburgh and Paul Skenes was pitching. The Red Sox called up a 22-year old rookie, Payton Tolle to pitch. He looks like a young Ron Swanson. Mowed down the side in the first, struck out eight. Top of the 6th, Red Sox up, 2-0, he started to falter/tire a bit, left two men on base. Cora took him out, which was the right thing IMO. Only gave up three hits. Left to an immense and well-deserved standing ovation.
Middle reliever comes in, gives up a hit to the next batter, game tied. Gives up another hit, the Pirates take the league. What a way to absolutely destroy a fantastic performance by this kid. The Sox gave up another run, lost 4-2. Could have gained a game on Toronto, who lost, and lost ground against the Yankees, who won. Talk about snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Middle reliever comes in, gives up a hit to the next batter, game tied. Gives up another hit, the Pirates take the league. What a way to absolutely destroy a fantastic performance by this kid. The Sox gave up another run, lost 4-2. Could have gained a game on Toronto, who lost, and lost ground against the Yankees, who won. Talk about snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
