The Boston Red Sox fell to the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in extra innings on Friday night at Fenway Park, but they still got another good performance from an intriguing pitcher.
Boston sent rookie right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts to the mound for his third MLB start, and he was great again, tossing five scoreless innings while surrendering five hits and a walk. He struck out three batters.
The 24-year-old has been on an impressive run to begin his career. Through three games, he’s yet to allow an earned run on 13 hits and five walks while striking out seven batters over 15 2/3 innings…