The Red Sox pitching staff has been inconsistent all season, leaving fans clamoring for the front office to acquire more bullpen talent. But, the first two games of Boston’s series didn’t see those same issues.
On Saturday, Chris Sale pitched one of his best games of the season. He went six innings, giving up two hits and one earned run while striking out 10 batters. He controlled his pitches well, only walking two batters.
“My key today was command, especially of the fastball,” Sale told reporters after the game. “Had a good breaking ball going, change speeds … had a good one today.