Walker Buehler struggled in his second start for the Red Sox during their home opener, allowing five runs and contributing to a total of nine runs given up by the pitching staff. Although the team won the game against the Cardinals with a 13-run performance, Buehler expressed frustration over his personal performance, lamenting the pressure of fulfilling expectations as a new player. Despite a strong start, he faltered when facing the lineup for a second time. Buehler remains optimistic about the long season ahead and his ability to rebound.
"It's frustrating, to say the least," Buehler told reporters following Friday's game. "You come into a new team and whatever pedigree I have, I want to show that. I want to be that guy here."
Buehler had a strong first two innings in Friday's game, retiring six of the first seven Cardinals hitters he faced. But as the Red Sox gave him a 5-0 cushion entering the second, Buehler began to struggle when the Cardinals made their second trip through the lineup.
For me, it's hard to figure out everything other than that," Buehler said. "I feel good. I feel physically good. I like the work I've gotten in every week and all through spring.
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