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Even A.J. Hinch Found It Difficult to Give Framber Valdez the Benefit of the Doubt
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Even A.J. Hinch Found It Difficult to Give Framber Valdez the Benefit of the Doubt

SI·Tim Capurso·27 days ago
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Tempers briefly spilled over during the Red Sox’ 10-3 win over the Tigers on Tuesday after Detroit starting pitcher Framber Valdez plunked Boston shortstop Trevor Story in the back with a fastball after surrendering back-to-back homers in the fourth inning, prompting both club’s benches and bullpens to clear. While no punches were thrown, it was clear that Valdez, who was ejected from the game, had ruffled the Red Sox’ feathers. Let me first say this. We don’t know for sure whether Valdez intentionally hit Story or not. After all, the Tigers southpaw, who had yielded seven earned runs on nine hits, was hardly the picture of sharpness on the mound. Is it possible that, after serving up back-to-back homers, he reared back with a fastball in a competitive effort to right the ship and simply missed? Yes.…

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