Connelly Early ties Red Sox record with 11 strikeouts in 5 shutout innings during MLB debut vs A’s | National Sports

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Late night, Early show.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Connelly Early struck out 11 in five shutout innings to match a franchise record during his major league debut Tuesday night against the Athletics.

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