1) Boston dropped to two games under .500 (22-24) as their old ace outdueled their new ace. The Sox entered the top of the ninth behind only 2-1. But Liam Hendriks walked two batters, then Brennan Bernardino issued three walks, including two bases-loaded walks.

If it ever seems as if the Chris Sale trade has already inflicted the maximum amount of possible pain on the Boston Red Sox, it's best to recalculate. Sale was traded from the Red Sox to the Atlanta Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom before the 2024 season,

The end of Chris Sale's tenure with the Red Sox was marked largely by regret. Sorrow, too. No doubt, Sale had his joy during his time, closing out the 2018 World Series