How new Red Sox ace Chris Sale has pitched at Fenway Park
With the news breaking Tuesday that dominant left-handed pitcher Chris Sale will be calling Fenway Park home come 2017, here’s a look at his previous starts in Boston as a member of the visiting Chicago White Sox.
July 9, 2014: Sale made his first career start at Fenway in 2014, after previously making three appearances out of the bullpen. The Red Sox defeated the White Sox 5-4, but Sale pitched well, allowing four hits and one run and striking out six in 7.2 innings. Mookie Betts, who had been called up to the majors just over a week earlier, hit two doubles off of Sale.
July 30, 2015: The Red Sox handed Sale his sixth loss of the 2015 season with an 8-2 win over Chicago. Sale had a rough outing, giving up seven runs in five innings.
June 21, 2016: Sale dominated the Red Sox at Fenway last season, tossing seven innings and giving up just one run while striking out seven.
Overall, Sale, including his three relief appearances, has faced 94 batters at Fenway, allowing 21 hits and striking out 23. He has a 1-1 record at the park with a 3.63 ERA.
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