Payton Tolle pitches immaculate inning in Red Sox victory over Royals

Payton Tolle achieved an immaculate inning while pitching for the Red Sox against the Royals on September 13, 2026. During the first inning, he struck out all three batters on nine pitches, making him the eighth Red Sox pitcher to accomplish this rare feat and the first since Chris Sale in 2021. Tolle's performance followed a 1-hour, 50-minute rain delay. He finished the game with six scoreless innings, contributing to a 4-1 victory for the Red Sox over the Royals. Tolle expressed excitement about his achievement, sharing a moment with his pitching coach before concluding the inning.

• 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Payton Tolle becomes eighth Red Sox pitcher ever to achieve immaculate feat