Yes, I was concerned that the leadoff walk was going to turn the game against Garrett and the Sox with Trout and then Ohtani coming up. Having Neto ( now in his 44th professional level game) in the leadoff position backfiring
In the past 15 games has any Red Sox pitcher made it through 6 innings ? Cora better not pull Whitlock yet. I think he can get through 6 with the lead.
Here is something to ponder while absorbing today's action.
After the last out is recorded , one of these two teams will have a sub .500 record. Mathematical certainty in an uncertain world. Just don't let that team be wearing red socks.
Whitlock makes Neto continue his 0 for the Big Leagues streak and makes a fool of Tr(y)out. Garrett is our guy, and gets Ohtani to roll over like the dog he is
Let's recheck those numbers April 30, and May 15 when the sample sizes are more significant. Hope to see a definite trend improvement from the starters
Sox pitchers take note: Kenley threw 8 pitches for 3 outs. Every one a strike or swing and miss. There may be something to that concept
Great win with 2 comebacks to overcome insufficient pitching