' ability to pitch his way out of trouble was again tested against the Red Sox on Monday, and while he showed poise by limiting damage early and was locked in a pitchers' duel with Boston ace Chris Sale, he was ultimately undone by leaving two runners on in the seventh.
The right-hander survived a rocky first inning, lasting 6 1/3 frames and surrendering four runs on eight hits and two walks with seven strikeouts. It was a strong effort, but the offense couldn't back him and the bullpen allowed two inherited runners to score in a 4-1 loss in the series opener at Fenway Park.