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Tolle's 14-K Night Lifts Red Sox to 13-1 Rout of Athletics
sports17 days ago

Tolle's 14-K Night Lifts Red Sox to 13-1 Rout of Athletics

Payton Tolle tied his career high with 14 strikeouts in six innings, allowing one run on two hits as the Red Sox throttled the Athletics 13-1 at Fenway to extend their winning streak to nine games. Boston provided ample support, with Jarren Duran belting a two-run homer and a flurry of early and late run-scoring hits from the lineup, pushing the lead to double digits as the Sox moved closer to a .500 home record and continued their hot stretch.

Tolle's 14-K gem fuels Red Sox to ninth straight win
sports17 days ago

Tolle's 14-K gem fuels Red Sox to ninth straight win

Payton Tolle struck out a career-high 14 batters over six innings as the Red Sox routed the Athletics 13-1 to extend their winning streak to nine games. The offense was balanced, with six players collecting two hits, including a two-run homer from Jarren Duran and two RBIs from Masataka Yoshida; Jake Rogers doubled twice, and Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double. Lefthander Raymond Burgos closed the final three innings for the save.

Red Sox reach 10th Fenway win as Tolle shines in 8-1 victory
sportsbaseball2 months ago

Red Sox reach 10th Fenway win as Tolle shines in 8-1 victory

The Red Sox rolled to an 8-1 win at Fenway to notch their 10th home win of the season, led by Payton Tolle’s six shutout innings (five strikeouts, career-high 99 pitches) and a balanced lineup with seven extra-base hits, including a five-run fifth. The win sets up a matinee rubber game in the series and extends Boston’s success against Chris Bassitt in two meetings.

Payton Tolle keeps his late mother's memory alive on the mound
sports3 months ago

Payton Tolle keeps his late mother's memory alive on the mound

Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle will start on Mother's Day to honor his late mother, Jina Tolle, who died in 2024 after an eight-year battle with colon cancer. Even from her hospital bed, she inspired him with lines like “Be a Tigger, not an Eeyore,” and he now signals “I love you” to the sky before and after starts as a tribute. The piece also traces his path from Wichita State to a 2024 draft selection by Boston (No. 50) and highlights the deep, scouting-driven belief in his makeup and work ethic that helped land him with the Red Sox, underscoring how his family’s influence fuels his on-field performance.

Red Sox Promote Payton Tolle for Yankees Series Finale
sports4 months ago

Red Sox Promote Payton Tolle for Yankees Series Finale

Red Sox recall left-hander Payton Tolle to start Thursday’s series finale against the Yankees, his first MLB action of the season and only the fourth career start. A top-50 prospect, he’s been strong at Worcester (15 innings, 3.00 ERA) as Boston’s rotation battles injuries to Gray, Oviedo, Sandoval and others. The move could lead to additional starts if he performs well and health remains uncertain, given the Sox’ lack of a mid-season off-day and ongoing rotation depth concerns.

Connelly Early Lands Opening Day Spot as Red Sox Shuffle Rotation
sports5 months ago

Connelly Early Lands Opening Day Spot as Red Sox Shuffle Rotation

Boston will have one of its top left-handed pitching prospects on the Opening Day roster, with Connelly Early set to break camp and join Johan Oviedo on the active staff, while Payton Tolle is optioned to minor league camp. The Sox face rotation decisions—potentially a six-man plan or an Early/Oviedo tandem—to begin the year in Cincinnati, as both Early and Oviedo showed solid spring momentum and Tolle contributed solid numbers as a rookie-eligible prospect. Early and Tolle qualify for the Prospect Promotion Incentive, which could have implications if Early stays in the majors all season and meets ROY/Cy Young thresholds.

Red Sox Promote Rising Pitching Prospect Payton Tolle
sports1 year ago

Red Sox Promote Rising Pitching Prospect Payton Tolle

The Boston Red Sox are promoting pitching prospect Payton Tolle, a 22-year-old with a high-velocity fastball, for his MLB debut amid a tight playoff race, facing top starter Paul Skenes at Fenway Park. Tolle, ranked No. 28 by MLB.com, has quickly risen through the minors after being drafted last year, showing strong performance and maturity, and is now a key part of Boston's postseason push.