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Red Sox Announce Injury News Prior to Wild Card Series

Red Sox Announce Injury News Prior to Wild Card Series

Summary

The Boston Red Sox will face the New York Yankees in a highly anticipated wild card series. However, the Red Sox's pitcher Lucas Giolito will miss the series due to an elbow injury. Giolito was going to pitch in Game 3 if needed.

Key Facts

  • The wild card series is between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
  • Lucas Giolito, a pitcher for the Red Sox, has an elbow injury.
  • Giolito will not play in the wild card round.
  • He had a successful season with 10 wins, 4 losses, and a 3.41 ERA.
  • ERA stands for Earned Run Average, a statistic that measures a pitcher's effectiveness.
  • Giolito missed last season due to Tommy John surgery.
  • Payton Tolle and Connelly Early are possible replacements for Game 3.

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