Red Sox rookie Connelly Early struggles in loss to Rangers

The Boston Red Sox fell 6-4 to the Texas Rangers on June 14, failing to complete a series sweep. Rookie left-hander Connelly Early, in his 14th start, allowed six earned runs over 4.2 innings, with three home runs contributing to his rough outing. Early has shown signs of fatigue, posting a 7.36 ERA in recent starts compared to 2.95 in the first 11. He faces challenges with walks and home runs, having allowed 14 long balls across his last 11 appearances. The Red Sox will have a day off before continuing their homestand against the Toronto Blue Jays, with Payton Tolle slated to start the next game.

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