Red Sox decision to pull Payton Tolle questioned after Yankees homer

The Boston Red Sox are facing scrutiny after their decision to remove Payton Tolle during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. Tolle had allowed just one earned run over 4.2 innings when manager Chad Tracy opted to bring in Erik Miller. Immediately after Tolle's exit, Ben Rice hit a home run, extending the Yankees' lead to 2-0. Critics argue that Tolle should have faced Rice for a third time, noting his previous success against him. Despite the concerns, the Yankees increased their lead later in the game, with Rice hitting a grand slam in the eighth inning.

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