Battle of the Lefties: Can Garrett Crochet Outshine Chris Sale at Fenway?
05/16/25 • 52 min
Is Chris Sale about to get outdueled by Garrett Crochet at Fenway Park? Travis and Tom Caron dig into the emotions around Sale's return to Boston as he faces his former team for the first time. They break down the matchup, compare each pitcher’s arsenal, and discuss whether the Red Sox have an advantage after years of watching Sale from the dugout.
With the team sitting at 22-23, Travis and TC talk through the biggest factors behind the Red Sox's inconsistent start. Can they bounce back after being swept by the Tigers, and is this weekend's series against the Braves a chance to make a real statement? They also weigh in on whether it's time to look beyond the current roster for reinforcements.
Travis and Will Middlebrooks preview the rest of the weekend’s pitching plans with Giolito and Bello set to take the ball. Will Devers take Sale deep? Can the Red Sox contain Atlanta’s offense and play clean defense?
The episode wraps with a big Hall of Fame debate. Now that Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are eligible, should players connected to PEDs be reconsidered too? Travis and Will discuss how the Hall could change and what kind of reaction to expect from fans.
Catch it all on 310 To Left presented by your New England Ford Dealers, hosted by Travis Thomas, Tom Caron and Will Middlebrooks.
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Is Chris Sale about to get outdueled by Garrett Crochet at Fenway Park? Travis and Tom Caron dig into the emotions around Sale's return to Boston as he faces his former team for the first time. They break down the matchup, compare each pitcher’s arsenal, and discuss whether the Red Sox have an advantage after years of watching Sale from the dugout.
With the team sitting at 22-23, Travis and TC talk through the biggest factors behind the Red Sox's inconsistent start. Can they bounce back after being swept by the Tigers, and is this weekend's series against the Braves a chance to make a real statement? They also weigh in on whether it's time to look beyond the current roster for reinforcements.
Travis and Will Middlebrooks preview the rest of the weekend’s pitching plans with Giolito and Bello set to take the ball. Will Devers take Sale deep? Can the Red Sox contain Atlanta’s offense and play clean defense?
The episode wraps with a big Hall of Fame debate. Now that Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are eligible, should players connected to PEDs be reconsidered too? Travis and Will discuss how the Hall could change and what kind of reaction to expect from fans.
Catch it all on 310 To Left presented by your New England Ford Dealers, hosted by Travis Thomas, Tom Caron and Will Middlebrooks.
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