Official Site of the Red Sox · Sep 15, 2018
Sox relievers see mixed results in loss to Mets
Johnson escapes bases-loaded jam BOSTON -- Bullpen auditions for the postseason are in session for the Red Sox. On Friday night at Fenway Park, things went much better for Brian Johnson and Drew Pomeranz than they did for Tyler Thornburg.
In an 8-0 loss to the Mets, Johnson was perhaps the lone bright spot. The lefty swingman was sharp in his 4 2/3 relief innings, allowing two hits and a run while walking one and striking out four.
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When Johnson was finished for the night, Red Sox manager Alex Cora summoned Thornburg, who has been spotty since returning from his season-and-a-half on the disabled list.
