Red Sox lefthander Chris Sale exited Thursday night’s series finale against the Reds at Fenway Park in the top of the fourth inning.
The reason for Sale’s departure was left shoulder soreness, according to the Sox. Sale’s velocity wasn’t there in this start, taking a dip from its season average of 94.6 miles per hour to 93.2. Manager Alex Cora came out twice to check on Sale, before deciding to pull him from the game.
Sale lasted 3⅔ innings, striking out six while allowing one run. Righthander Justin Garza took over for Sale.
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