“He was more than just brilliant.”
Former Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez hit the nail on the head in describing starter David Price’s performance in Game 5 of the ALCS. Getting the call two days earlier than initially expected due to Chris Sale’s lingering stomach illness, Price pitched six shutout innings and struck out nine to help Boston clinch yet another trip to the World Series Thursday night.
“Unreal,” designated hitter J.D. Martinez said. “Unreal. You can’t put it into words.”
Price earned his first postseason win as a starter, after toiling with an 0-10 record since entering the league in 2008.