Jedixson Paez’s debut spot start for the Boston Red Sox against our Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park on September 1, 2026, was nothing short of a disaster, with the rookie pitcher surrendering eight runs over only 3.2 innings. Our M’s made sure his first taste of the big leagues was one he won’t soon forget, lighting him up and sending a clear message to the rest of the league.
The Boston Blow-Up, Seattle Style
The dude was pitching like he’d never seen a big league bat! We’re talking 3.2 innings of pain, giving up 10 hits, walking two, and only striking out three. Seriously, three strikeouts? Paez’s control was nowhere to be found, and he was getting booed on multiple occasions throughout the evening. It was an all-around rough team debut for the kid, no doubt. The article even mentioned Trevor Story tossing his first career strikeout ball into the stands after an inning, which just tells you how wild that night was for Boston. He threw two meatballs all night that went for home runs, and the M’s were ready for them.
Our M’s Feast on the Rookie’s Mistakes
But let’s talk about that second inning, because it was a full-blown meltdown where our M’s hitters went to work, tagging Paez for five earned runs. Josh Naylor got it started with a double to deep right-center field on a sinker that was right on the edge. Then our very own Cole Young, who’s been looking sharp, hit a jamshot single on a cutter in a good location. Paez lost the zone a bit, walking the next batter, and then gave up a sacrifice fly. After an infield single, he left a pitch over the middle of the plate for Randy Arozarena, who absolutely mashed it a million feet for a three-run home run. That pitch was crushed, and it capped off a brutal inning for the rookie. Our guys were absolutely relentless, making him pay for every mistake.
Look, Paez’s struggles are Boston’s problem, but for us M’s fans, it’s a sweet reminder of what our lineup can do. Our guys capitalized on every misstep, showing that relentless fight we love to see. Let’s keep that momentum rolling as we head into the rest of the season, showing the league what the Emerald City is all about!
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Originally reported by Over the Monster.
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