Payton Tolle starts with immaculate inning, Roman Anthony gets key hit as Red Sox beat Royals 4-1
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-1 in a recent game. Pitcher Payton Tolle made history by starting the game with an immaculate inning, striking out all three batters on nine pitches. Roman Anthony contributed a key hit, including a go-ahead single. Tolle became the first Red Sox pitcher since Pedro Martinez in 2002 to open a game this way.
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2 developments- Sep 13Payton Tolle starts with immaculate inning, Roman Anthony gets key hit as Red Sox beat Royals 4-1
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Payton Tolle’s immaculate inning, Roman Anthony’s key hit lift Sox past Royals
Payton Tolle starts with immaculate inning, Roman Anthony gets key hit as Red Sox beat Royals 4-1
Payton Tolle completes first Red Sox immaculate inning since 2021 to open start against Royals
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5 viewpointsRoman Anthony, Red Sox fans praise pitcher Payton Tolle after immaculate inning: ‘He’s amazing’
Payton Tolle starts with immaculate inning, Roman Anthony gets key hit as Red Sox beat Royals 4-1
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2 viewpointsMustachioed Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle opens game with immaculate inning, leaves Royals helpless
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