Red Sox win marathon game but face bullpen fatigue ahead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Boston Red Sox secured a victory in a 13-inning game against the Chicago White Sox on August 4, 2026. However, the win came at a cost, as the bullpen was heavily utilized, with all eight pitchers throwing a combined 166 pitches. With no off day until August 20, the team's pitching management is under strain, especially for Payton Tolle and Jake Bennett, who are nearing career high inning counts. The Red Sox may consider calling up Blake Wehunt for an upcoming start to relieve the pitching workload.
- •Red Sox won eight straight games heading into the marathon match.
- •All eight bullpen pitchers were used in the 13-inning contest.
- •Payton Tolle and Jake Bennett are nearing career high innings pitched.
- •Blake Wehunt may be called up to start on Sunday.
- •Red Sox optioned Greg Weissert to Triple-A, promoting Raymond Burgos.
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — The Red Sox absurd 13-inning win on Thursday night might come at an expensive cost
"The Red Sox won the battle, but boy did they burn a lot of bullets for the war.
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