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Tolle’s Rise Powers Red Sox Surge | Boston Red Sox News
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The Boston Red Sox were in freefall—14 games under .500 after a brutal Rockies series—until they swept the Yankees and have since won nine of their last eleven. The turnaround? Their pitching, led by rising star Payton Tolle, who just delivered a dominant six-inning shutout against the White Sox. Tolle, who bounced back from a rough outing, struck out six and earned high praise from veteran Willson Contreras, who called him a “future ace.” Tolle’s performance also made history—he’s the first Red Sox pitcher since Dennis Eckersley in 1978 to have four starts with six+ shutout innings before turning 24, and the only MLB pitcher under 24 to do it this season. Despite not making the Opening Day roster, Tolle’s impact is undeniable, propelling the Red Sox back into the Wild Card race.
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