The article reminisces about a thrilling Blue Jays game from 1989 where they overcame a 10-0 deficit against the Red Sox to win 13-11 after 12 innings. Key moments included effective pitching changes and strategic offensive plays, particularly in the later innings. Notably, rookie Xavier Hernandez contributed significantly by stopping the scoring in the early part of the game. The piece reflects on changes in player development and pitching workloads over the decades, emphasizing the differences between past and present MLB practices.
Our comeback started in the seventh. We scored two runs, but it initially seemed like a missed opportunity to capitalize on the Red Sox's mistakes.
Xavier Hernandez, also a rookie, pitched an impressive 6.2 innings despite our struggles, helping us stay competitive in a high-scoring game.
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