BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox signed Stephen Drew to give their struggling offense a boost. Now, they’ve got to find a way to get Clay Buchholz fixed.
Buchholz was tagged for five runs ”“ four earned ”“ and nine hits in 4 2/3 innings as the Red Sox dropped their sixth straight game, 6-4 to the Blue Jays on Wednesday night.
“Inconsistent command. Far too many at-bats where he pitched behind in the count,” Boston manager John Farrell said. “Uncharacteristic from what we’re accustomed from Clay. When he made mistakes, it found the middle of the plate.”
Farrell said there are no health issues with the right-hander. He’s allowed 29 hits in 15 innings over his last three starts.
“Physically, no complaints,” Farrell said. “But we’ve got to get him to make some adjustments.”
Buchholz gave up a pair of homers to red-hot Edwin Encarnacion, who also hit a two homers in the series opener.
“He’s a dangerous hitter with tremendous power,” Farrell said. “You make mistakes, he makes you pay. This is a quick strike offense.”
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