Summary
The Boston Red Sox are starting rookie pitcher Connelly Early in a crucial playoff game against the New York Yankees due to an injury to their regular starter, Lucas Giolito. Early, a less experienced player, will pitch in this important game after performing well in his first few appearances.
Key Facts
- The Red Sox lost to the Yankees with a score of 4-3 in their last game.
- Lucas Giolito, the usual starting pitcher for the Red Sox, is out with an elbow injury.
- Connelly Early, a rookie and No. 6 prospect for the team, will start Game 3.
- This game is part of the American League (AL) Wild Card series.
- It will be Early's first postseason start and his fifth MLB appearance.
- Early has a 2.33 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP, with 29 strikeouts over his first four starts.
- The Yankees will also start a rookie pitcher, Cam Schlittler, in this game.
