Red Sox’ win includes ‘wow’ defensive play, ‘master of his craft’ at work
Red Sox stater Sonny Gray put both arms in the air to celebrate Nick Sogard’s play and show his appreciation.
KANSAS CITY — Red Sox starter Sonny Gray left a 93 mph four-seam fastball to Royals slugger Jac Caglianone right down the middle of the plate with two outs in the fourth inning Monday. Caglianone, who ranks in the 97th percentile in average exit velocity among major league hitters this season, made hard contact. The ball left his bat at 103.
1 mph. But third baseman Nick Sogard made a diving play, fully extended to his right, to rob Caglianone of a hit. “I guess my first initial reaction was, ‘(Expletive).
I pulled the fastball to the middle,’” Gray said. “But then I was like, ‘Oh, he caught it. ’ That was a great play.
” Gray was excellent in the Red Sox’ 3-1 victory over the Royals , pitching into the seventh inning and allowing one run. BETTING: For Tuesday’s game against the Royals, Red Sox moneyline is listed at -131 over on DraftKings . Our complete DraftKings Sportsbook review makes it easy to figure out how to navigate through their platform.