Racks Up 11 Strikeouts in Impressive MLB Debut Against Yankees

Payton Tolle made a splash in his MLB debut Thursday, racking up 11 strikeouts over six innings against the rival Yankees. Recalled from Triple-A Worcester to start the series finale, the left-hander surrendered just one run on three hits and one walk. Despite his stellar individual performance and high strikeout total, Tolle finished with a no-decision as the Red Sox ultimately fell 4-2. The roster move was intended to spark the lineup, but Boston was unable to overcome New York's dominant pitching.