Red Sox Claim Series Win Behind Payton Tolle’s Historic Performance
Payton Tolle made history before Roman Anthony and Trevor Story delivered the biggest hits in Boston’s series-clinching victory.
The Boston Red Sox secured a series victory over the Kansas City Royals, crediting pitcher Payton Tolle's historic performance for their 4-1 win at Fenway Park. Tolle pitched an immaculate inning, striking out three consecutive batters, and went on to deliver six scoreless frames. Roman Anthony and Trevor Story contributed crucial hits, breaking a 1-1 tie and scoring two runs in the eighth inning.
This victory improved the Red Sox's home record to 38-37 at Fenway Park and moved them above .500 for the season. Payton Tolle became the first Red Sox pitcher to start a game with an immaculate inning since Pedro Martinez achieved the feat in 2002.
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