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Chad Tracy Explains Aroldis Chapman Decision In Latest Red Sox Loss
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox lost 3-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies, with Chad Tracy explaining his decision not to use Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning despite a scoreless tie. Chapman typically pitches in the ninth inning, but Tracy considered changing this approach.
Key points
- Boston Red Sox lost 3-1 to Philadelphia Phillies
- Chad Tracy did not use Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning
- Chapman usually pitches in the ninth inning
- Red Sox were in a scoreless tie going into the eighth inning
- Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryce Harper were due up
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman
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The Boston Red Sox lost 3-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night, and Chad Tracy had an opportunity to use Aroldis Chapman in a crucial spot before the ninth inning.
Chapman has been used in the ninth inning of every outing but one this season, and even that outing was the final frame the Red Sox pitched in against the Minnesota Twins in April. According to MassLive's Christopher Smith, Tracy had noted that he would consider using Chapman before the eighth inning in some situations. Well, the Red Sox were in a scoreless tie going into the eighth inning on Thursday, and Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper were due up.
Q&A
Why didn't Chad Tracy use Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning against the Phillies?
Chad Tracy opted not to use Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning despite a scoreless tie, indicating he usually reserves Chapman for the ninth inning.
What was the outcome of the Red Sox game against the Phillies?
The Boston Red Sox lost the game 3-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Who were the key players due up in the eighth inning for the Phillies?
The key players due up in the eighth inning for the Phillies were Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryce Harper.
