BOSTON -- In a way, Matt Barnes was starting his Major League career for the second time Monday night at Fenway Park. The Red Sox righty had already made his debut as a reliever last year, and had worked in that role 26 times over the past two seasons.
But this time, he was the starter -- which is the role the Red Sox envisioned when they selected him with the 19th overall pick in the 2011 MLB Draft.
Barnes showed some flashes -- but a five-run fourth inning in an eventual 8-2 loss to the Indians spoiled his night.