ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 16: Christian Arroyo #39 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 16, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Christian Arroyo delivered a Red Sox win with another clutch hit
Just call him Captain Clutch. Christian Arroyo hasn’t cemented an everyday role for himself in the Boston Red Sox lineup but he’s taking advantage of the opportunities he gets.
With the Red Sox trailing by a run in the top of the seventh inning, the bases loaded, and the pitcher’s spot coming up in the batting order, manager Alex Cora sent the switch-hitting Danny Santana to the on-deck circle.