Randy Red Sox

The 6-foot-5, 18-year-old struck out five batters in three scoreless, one-hit innings. It was his fifth Salem start, and in 18 total innings, he has a 2.50 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. 23 Ks to 6 BB.

10 minutes ago, FredLynn said: Not at all! I am pleased that so far he seems to have turned his career around and so noted in last night’s game thread. I didn’t think he could make such an abrupt improvement. He still swings at bad pitches more than average but as long as he is producing who cares? It’s not abrupt and we’ve shown you over and over how he has steadily improved in many categories year after year.

To me, this game is notable after the predictably dead effort behind Rivera once the streak of '46 was matched. The Sox hitters looked like the April-May version and opener pitching was no better. Sox are pitching a guy in Sandoval that they wasted literally millions on for a 1.5 years and now are in need of a legit 5th starter , so can he show up ? Can the hitters resume their Fenway hitting that made the 15 wins doable in front of great starting pitching and stellar relief ?