Connelly Early Explains Why He Pleaded To Pitch 6th Inning In Red Sox's Loss
Boston Red Sox pitcher Connelly Early pleaded with interim manager Chad Tracy to let him pitch the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves but was removed after five innings. Early, who allowed two runs on five hits with six strikeouts, wanted to go deeper to preserve the bullpen. The Red Sox ultimately lost the game 3-2 in extra innings.
- ▪Connelly Early pitched five innings, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out six.
- ▪Early requested to continue pitching in the sixth inning to help keep the bullpen fresh.
- ▪Interim manager Chad Tracy removed Early after 86 pitches to keep him fresh for his next start on four days' rest.
- ▪Early is now 3-2 with a 3.21 ERA over nine starts this season.
- ▪The Red Sox lost the game to the Braves 3-2 in extra innings.
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