Boston's offense did its part with 11 hits and a late rally made things interesting, but it wasn't enough to overcome the shortcomings on the mound
He wrapped up his lackluster outing with an Adam Frazier double, a Jorge Mateo single, and a Cedric Mullins walk before being replaced by reliever Zack Kelly. It marked a rare occasion for Kluber as he walked more than two batters only once last season and allowed more than one homer only twice.
He was far from the only Red Sox pitcher to have a rough day at the ballpark. The first pitch Kelly threw was wild and allowed a run to score. He also walked in a run. Ryan Brasier entered the game in the fifth inning and plunked the first batter he faced. He made up for it by inducing a double play but went on to walk two batters and allow two RBI singles.
Kaleb Ort, officially added to the roster earlier in the day after a poor spring training, let up two more RBI singles in the seventh. Altogether, Red Sox pitching allowed 10 earned runs on 10 hits and nine walks. Boston also allowed five steals,Despite a rough Opening Day, fans shouldn't panic about the pitching staff just yet. Brighter days should be ahead if Sale, Garrett Whitlock, and Brayan Bello stay healthy.
Nonetheless, this lineup should exceed expectations this season. Alex Verdugo stepped up in the leadoff spot with two hits, including a triple in Boston's first at-bat of the game. Rafael Devers had two hits to begin what should be another All-Star season for the slugger. Newcomer Justin Turner went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI. Japanese import Masataka Yoshida added two hits of his own in his MLB debut. Triston Casas tallied two RBI and Christian Arroyo notched a clutch two-run double.
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