"Tonight was extra special though because everything about Connelly Early's major league debut was totally unexpected. He never expected to make his first big league start in a minor league stadium 3,000 miles away from Fenway Park. The Red Sox probably never thought they'd have to call him up this Early, and nobody thought he'd tie the Red Sox record for most strike outs in a debut with eleven."
"It wasn't just that Early struck out eleven and didn't allow any runs over five innings of work, it's how aggressively he attacked the zone, how prepared he was to use every pitch in his arsenal, and the sheer moxie he had out there every time he went toe to toe with a hitter. It was just one game, but damn did he look like he belongs in this league."
Connelly Early made an unexpected major-league debut far from Fenway Park, starting in a minor league stadium and tying the Red Sox record with eleven strikeouts. Early worked five scoreless innings, showing aggressive command of the zone and willingness to deploy his full pitch mix. The Red Sox called him up after Dustin May went on the injured list as the rotation struggled, and Early provided stability in a tightening divisional race. Early displayed visible energy and confidence both on the mound and in the dugout, projecting the poise and competitiveness of a pitcher who belongs in the majors.
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