Red Sox Ace Sonny Gray Says He Was 'Frustrated' After Early Exit Against Yankees
Gray voiced frustration at being pulled after just 70 pitches in Boston's loss to New York.
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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Sonny Gray said he was frustrated after being removed from Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees following just 70 pitches.
Gray, regarded as the Red Sox's ace, indicated after the loss that he felt he had more left in the tank and was disappointed by the decision to lift him relatively early in the outing.
His comments pointed to a sense that he did not feel he had the full trust of Boston's coaching staff in that moment, despite being one of the team's most experienced starters.
The Red Sox ultimately fell to the Yankees in the contest, continuing a difficult stretch for Boston against their American League East rivals.
Gray's remarks are likely to draw attention to how the Red Sox manage their pitching staff's workload in high-leverage matchups, particularly against a Yankees lineup that has shown the ability to do damage late in games.
Boston will look to regroup as the season continues, with questions now surrounding how the manager and pitching staff communicate expectations around pitch counts involving the club's top starters.
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