In a chilly morning game, Walker Buehler made sure to avoid any potential stress related to the Boston Marathon by staying in a hotel with his family. The Red Sox won against the White Sox 4-2, with Buehler giving up one run in the first inning but going on to throw six scoreless innings. He prepared thoroughly for the game, scouting the opposing team and reflecting on his past experiences in early games, demonstrating his professionalism and dedication.
"I stayed at a hotel last night, just so that I kind of didn't have to worry too much about it," he said after Boston's 4-2 victory over the White Sox in its annual Patriots' Day game.
"Wearing a white home jersey with red letters spelled out 'Boston' across the front - a jersey inspired after the city rallied in the Red Sox's first game following the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013..."
"I had all my stuff done," he said of the move from his nearby Newton home. "I took an iPad home and read it last night, where I typically do. I scouted their whole lineup and every guy on the bench."
"It was the earliest game he'd pitched in since Double-A in 2017... I was thinking about that earlier, going against Jack Flaherty, SpongeBob Squarepants Day, that we faced each other in..."
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