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Payton Tolle Joins Exclusive Club with Immaculate Inning as Red Sox Beat Royals
The 23-year-old left-hander struck out the side on nine pitches, giving Boston its eighth immaculate inning and first opening-frame version since 2002.
- On Sunday, Boston Red Sox rookie left-hander Payton Tolle threw an immaculate inning against the Kansas City Royals, striking out the side on nine pitches to open the game en route to a 4-1 Boston win.
- This rare accomplishment marked only the eighth immaculate inning in Red Sox history, making Tolle the first pitcher to achieve the feat opening a game since Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez did so against Seattle on May 18, 2002.
- Tolle struck out Nick Loftin, Bobby Witt Jr., and Jac Caglianone in sequence, relying heavily on fastballs with one sinker. Caglianone fouled off the seventh pitch before swinging through a 98-mph fastball for the final strike.
- The Red Sox reinstated Willson Contreras from the injured list on Sunday, clearing a roster spot by placing infielder Anthony Seigler on the 10-day injured list with a wrist injury.
- Boston enters the final stretch at 81-68, fighting for a top American League Wild Card spot with just over two weeks remaining. Interim manager Chad Tracy emphasized the club will rely on pitching depth through the playoff push.
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Payton Tolle starts with immaculate inning, Roman Anthony gets key hit as Red Sox beat Royals 4-1
Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 in a game that’s start was delayed by rain
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