Payton Tolle explains balk with humorous comment during press conference
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle provided a lighthearted explanation for a balk during an 8-1 win over the Orioles on June 3. While holding a runner on first, Tolle accidentally pitched from the windup instead of the stretch, resulting in an overturned call after the runner attempted to advance. After the game, Tolle jokingly remarked, "There's no brain... there!" addressing his mix-up. He completed six scoreless innings, contributing to the team's victory.
- •Tolle pitched six scoreless innings in the game against the Orioles.
- •He mistakenly pitched from the windup with a runner on base.
- •The balk was called, preventing the runner from advancing.
- •Tolle humorously explained the incident after the game.
- •The Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle gave an absolutely hilarious explanation for mid-windup balk
"A press conference answer doesn't get much better than that.
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