"I thought I did a good job. They sprayed the ball a little bit here and there, but overall, I executed pretty well. Happy to get the first one out of the way."
"So, I was just trying to keep them off balance, mix pitches and use the defense behind me. Had a couple of double plays that were huge."
Connelly Early, a 23-year-old pitcher, has quickly become a standout talent in the Red Sox farm system. He excelled in his first four MLB starts, allowing only six runs in 19.1 innings. In his first start of the 2026 season against the Reds, he pitched 5.1 innings, giving up one run and striking out six. Despite the team's loss, Early's performance demonstrated his potential to secure a regular spot in the rotation moving forward.
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