David Price’s disastrous second inning doomed his Red Sox playoff debut
The postseason struggle continued in Cleveland.
After a scoreless opening inning, things fell apart quickly for Red Sox pitcher David Price against the Indians in Game 2 of the American League Division Series.
After retiring Mike Napoli to begin the top of the second inning at Progressive Field on Friday afternoon, Price’s troubles began with back-to-back singles allowed to Carlos Santana and Jose Ramirez. A bloop RBI single to shallow center field off the bat of Brandon Guyer then gave the Indians an early 1-0 lead.
Outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall, batting eighth, stepped up to the plate next for the Indians. Despite having only eight home runs during the 2016 regular season, Chisenhall delivered the biggest hit of Price’s short stint on the mound: A three-run home run.
That’ll do, Lon. https://t.co/xOaDSjx7k7 #ALDS pic.twitter.com/X3XeTUMvF7
— MLB (@MLB) October 8, 2016
After a scoreless third inning, Price was pulled by Red Sox manager John Farrell with only one away in the fourth. Reliever Matt Barnes took the ball with runners on first and second. He surrendered an inherited run, leaving this as Price’s final line:
The Price Line: 3.1IP, 6H, 5ER, 2BB, 3K, HR, 65-47-10.
— Tim Britton (@TimBritton) October 7, 2016
After his first regular season with the Red Sox, the 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner arrived in Cleveland still looking for his first postseason win as a starter. Overall, Price began the game 2-7 with a 5.12 ERA in postseason play, with both of his wins coming in relief.
This is the shortest postseason start in David Price’s career. He had never gone fewer than 6 IP in a postseason start before today
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 7, 2016
65.1 postseason innings for David Price. 66 hits (12 HRs) and 40 ER.
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) October 7, 2016
In the postgame, Price said of the Red Sox that “this team is still confident.” And while offering his services out of the bullpen “if needed,” he also noted:
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