Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale is back in business.
The veteran left-hander made his much-anticipated return to the mound Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park -- his first start since Aug. 13, 2019.
After a successful recovery from Tommy John surgery, the Red Sox are hoping Sale can provide the team with a much-needed boost as the American League playoff races heat up.
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Red Sox fans gave Sale a loud ovation as he took the field:
Sale was in fine form in the first inning, tallying two strikeouts in a scoreless frame. His breaking ball is looking pretty good, just ask Trey Mancini:
The Red Sox entered Saturday's matchup trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by five games for first place in the American League East division.