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At the ballpark, unexpected moments can delight fans. During Monday night’s game, showcasing the Boston Red Sox’s 9-8 triumph over the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park, pitcher Payton Tolle demonstrated a novel method to secure an out.
With one out and the bases empty, Mariners’ designated hitter Dominic Canzone nudged a weak ground ball toward the mound. Tolle, a towering figure at 6-foot-6 and 250 pounds, swiftly fielded it and pursued Canzone along the first-base line. Instead of the usual tag, Tolle opted for a hug to achieve the out.
“It just kind of happened,” Tolle remarked with humor. “I was right there in front of him, like, ‘Bring it in for the big one.’”
Tolle acknowledged that Canzone might have been briefly taken aback by the embrace.
This encounter marked Tolle and Canzone’s first meeting. However, Tolle’s fondness for hugs is well-recognized by his Red Sox teammates.
“The guy gives hugs all the time, so I’m not sure which one you’re talking about,” commented shortstop Trevor Story, illustrating Tolle’s spirited approach to the game.
In his game performance, Tolle held the mound for 5 2/3 innings, permitting four runs on six hits and two walks, with six strikeouts, concluding with a no-decision.
The Red Sox, with a record of 75-63, overcame a three-run shortfall in the eighth and ninth innings. They clinched the game with Trevor Story’s walk-off single, preparing to maintain their winning streak against the Mariners (64-74) in the ensuing game of their three-game series.