LOS ANGELES — A dugout pep talk by Boston pitcher Chris Sale in World Series Game 4 Saturday will take its place in the annals of Red Sox legends with the one by David Ortiz in 2013 Game 4. Both occurred the day after a walkoff loss. Both occurred on the road. Both quickly were followed by a three-run homer in the sixth inning. It was practically a re-mix tape: Stickman riffing Big Papi.
“We’re being shut out by a guy with two pitches!” he barked with his team down 4-0, referencing the high fastballs and filigree curveballs of Dodgers starter Rich Hill.