OK, I am DEFINITELY checking for pods. Arguable the WORST pitcher the Sox have on the starting 5 (6-11, with a 5.47 ERA–we’re talking John Lackey circa 2012 BAD), pitched BRILIANTLY for 7 innings of 5 hit ball with 5 strikeouts and a wild pitch. He threw 94 pitches, 67 for strikes. He just got off the DL, ostensibly for right arm strain, and was activated for this contest…
This one went 0-0 until the 8th inning until Travis Shaw (who is making a compelling argument for continuing his role as starting first baseman. For now…) stroked a 2-run shot for his 7th homer of the season.