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Trevor Story Takes Blame For Defensive Miscue In Red Sox Loss
TL;DR
Trevor Story of the Boston Red Sox took responsibility for a defensive error in their 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, despite scorekeepers not attributing fault to him. The mistake allowed a run to score in the third inning.
Key points
- Trevor Story took responsibility for a defensive error
- The Red Sox lost 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays
- The error allowed a run to score in the third inning
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Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story
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Although the scorekeepers absolved Trevor Story of fault, the Boston Red Sox shortstop took responsibility for a mishap in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Red Sox trailed 1-0 in the third inning when speedy Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson hit a ground ball that slid under Story's glove. Nick Fortes scored from second base, and Tampa Bay added another run in a 28-pitch inning for Payton Tolle.
Story explained his thought process after the game, per MassLive's Chris Cotillo, on a play that was changed from an error to a single.
Q&A
What defensive mistake did Trevor Story make in the game against the Rays?
Trevor Story misplayed a ground ball that slid under his glove, allowing a run to score from second base.
How did the Boston Red Sox lose to the Tampa Bay Rays?
The Red Sox lost 4-1, with a key defensive miscue by Trevor Story contributing to the loss.
What inning did Trevor Story's error occur in during the game?
The error occurred in the third inning of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays.