Chapman's Velocity Dip: Red Sox Bullpen's Uphill Battle

0:00On April 8th, Boston Red Sox pulled out a tight 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. Our oldest Chapman locked down his third save of the season in the 9th, but his fastballs came in cooler than usual, averaging 93.6. Miles per hour down 2.1 from his season norm. He faced three batters, throwing nothing but fastballs on those six pitches. Started with a fly out to center, walked the next guy on four straight, then got the double play on a 93.3 heater that shortstop. Trevor's story turned into the game-ender. No swing and misses at all, which ain't like Chapman early this year. Red Sox sit at three wins and eight losses, and their bullpins taken a beating already. Starters logged just 53 innings over the first 11 games, forcing relievers to eat extras. Plus, injury sideline Johan Oviedo with elbow trouble, and Justin Slayton with an oblique strain right before this series. Manager Alex Korra downplayed the velocity dip after the win, blaming cold weather for the ball feeling off.

1:02He said they check on Chapman, but insisted the guys healthy and ready to roll. Sox chased their first series win in Wednesday's 135 p.m. rubber match, back at Fenway Bullpen death, gonna be key as they grind through April. From your team, powered by AI, this is Boston Red Sox News today.