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FRANKLIN MORALES |
BOSTON STRONG -
THE ROAD TO REDEMPTION
Franklin Morales gives a solid
first start of the season
May 30, 2013 ...
Franklin Morales wasn't just making a spot start on against the Phillies, he was making his first appearance of any kind in the Major Leagues this season after a prolonged battle back from nagging injuries. The lefty's 2013 debut was a solid one, as he helped lead the Red Sox to a 9-2
victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in the finale of a unique four-game set, in which the teams played two games in each city.
Morales went five innings while giving up four hits. Both the runs he allowed came on a first-inning home run by Delmon Young. He walked two and struck out two, throwing 79 pitches.
Jacoby Ellsbury helped pace the offense, going 3-for-4, and setting a club record with five stolen bases. Ellsbury, who has 21 steals this season, reached base in five of his six plate appearances.
The Red Sox did their best to take the pressure off Morales by posting a four-spot in the first. The Sox got home runs from Jonny Gomes and Ortiz to create some breathing room in the late innings. The Boston bats broke it open with a three-spot in the
ninth, backed by doubles from Saltalamacchia and Jose Iglesias. |
