Offense tends to draw an audience but there’s beauty in the artistry of pitching a gem that warrants appreciation. There have been many great pitching performances in the storied history of the Boston Red Sox. Which one ranks at the top of the list is up for debate but it’s a question that ESPN’s David Schoenfield aimed to find out when he assembled a list of the greatest pitching performances for each franchise.
Pedro Martinez‘s 17-strikeout one-hitter against the New York Yankees quickly comes to mind as a strong contender. Roger Clemens had two 20-strikeout games during his tenure in Boston.