BALTIMORE — Red Sox hitters call themselves gritty, scrappy, resilient and determined, all which might be true, but they’re also willing to admit the biggest reason they’re making history in extra innings is because of their bullpen.
The relief corps submitted a magnificent effort last night, throwing 42⁄3 innings without allowing a hit or a walk while striking out eight as the offense took its sweet time, eventually squeaking out a 1-0 win against the Orioles in 11 innings.
The Red Sox have played extra innings in three of their past five games and won all three, improving to 15-3 in bonus-baseball games this season.