FORT MYERS -- That’s five hitless innings in total for knuckleballer Steven Wright.
With three more hitless innings out of relief for Rick Porcello in the Red Sox’ 12-5 win over the Twins on Saturday, Wright is finally making his long and grueling comeback from shoulder bursitis look nice and easy.
It’s the day after he pitches that Wright has been most worried about, but those days have also felt good, he said.
With David Price not expected to be ready for opening day, Wright appears in line to crack the first rendition of the Red Sox’ starting rotation if he can stay on track.