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Boston’s Payton Tolle Pitches Immaculate Inning to Open Game Against Kansas City - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Boston Red Sox rookie left-hander Payton Tolle threw an immaculate inning against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. The 23-year-old struck out the side on nine pitches to open the game.
This rare accomplishment marked only the eighth immaculate inning in Red Sox history. Tolle became the team's first pitcher to open a game with the feat since Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez against Seattle in 2002.
Tolle struck out Nick Loftin, Bobby Witt Jr., and Jac Caglianone in sequence. The rookie completed the nine-pitch frame with eight fastballs and one sinker, pumping his fist as the inning ended.
The Red Sox reinstated Willson Contreras from the injured list on Sunday. The team placed infielder Anthony Seigler on the 10-day injured list with a wrist injury to clear a roster spot.
Boston enters the final weeks at 81-68, battling for a top American League Wild Card spot with just over two weeks remaining. Interim manager Chad Tracy emphasized the team will need to rely on pitching depth for the playoff push.

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