The Red Sox struggled to produce offensively, dropping the game 3-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hector Velazquez took the mound for the Sox, struggling to replicate the success he had in his first Spring Training start. With the loss, their record falls to 3-6 this spring.
Hector Velazquez hit hard in his second spring start
Today’s start did not go as well as his debut just five days ago. He was hit hard, giving up three runs on six hits, across three innings pitched. After setting the Pirates down in order in the bottom of the first, Velazquez struggled to spot his fastball over the remainder of his start.