Sonny Gray Shines in Red Sox Debut

0:00On March 23rd, the Boston Red Sox bolstered their rotation this off-season by acquiring veteran starter Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals. As a three-time all-star, he brings proven playoff chops that the team desperately needed for deep runs. Gray entered his age 36 season with a rocky start to spring training. Earlier outing showed some rest, but he settled in quickly as a season pro who saves his best for the regular season. In Sunday's win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Gray shone brightly. He worked six strong innings on just 78 pitches, allowed two earned runs, and fan nine hitters more than double his total from the first. Three starts combined. Team officials count on him for bulk innings, high strikeouts, steady presence in the clubhouse, and toughness to handle early postseason games if they get there. Gray jumped at the trade, eager for the challenge ahead. Performance is like this, signal he's locked in, and set to anchor the Red Sox staff all year long.

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