The ESPN play-by-play for Alex Verdugo’s disastrous error in the fourth inning of the Red Sox’s 11-10 loss to the Rays on Monday is a lengthy blurb.
“Cruz safe at third on fielding error by center fielder Verdugo, Walls scored, Arozarena scored and Franco scored, Cruz scored on throwing error by second baseman Motter.”
That blurb summarized a chaotic sequence — one that derailed the Red Sox’s chances at a comfortable win and threw Monday’s game into chaos. With two out and the bases loaded, Nelson Cruz hit a fly ball to center that Verdugo visibly lost in the sun.