Red Sox fans enraged as Joely Rodriguez gives 5 runs in less than an inning: "DFA that bum now"

Boston Red Sox reliever Joely Rodriguez had been under fire from fans for his performance against the Cincinatti Reds on Tuesday. The veteran pitcher was responsible for the team's loss after some horrible relief pitching during the seventh inning, giving away five runs in less than an inning.

Fans were disappointed after their team's comeback was nullified due to the pitcher's horrific performance.

Rodriguez made his MLB debut in 2016 with the Philadelphia Phillies but has already played for five different teams in the MLB as well as having a short stint in Japan.

He signed for the Red Sox in November 2022 after an impressive season with the New York Mets. However, he has struggled to hit his high standards this season, with his latest outing being an especially horrible one.

Rodriguez took to the mound in the seventh inning, with the Reds in a 3-0 lead. In less than an inning, he gave away a total of five runs, including a mamoth grand slam from Jose Barrero.

The Red Sox staged an attempt at a comeback later on, but to was too late to make a difference. Fans have been livid with Rodriguez for giving away the game and putting his team in a losing position.

The Cincinatti Reds record their fourth straight win with some help from Joely Rodriguez

While Boston Red Sox reliever Joely Rodriguez certainly had a night to forget, there has to be credit given to the Cincinatti Reds for the recent run of form in the MLB.

After a clean sweep of the Cubs over the weekend, the Reds are a team on the rise. On Tuesday, it was Jeso Barrero and Will Benson who starred for the Cincinatti outift, with their latest win taking them to third place in the division.

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Nishant Borooah is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2023 and has a degree in Media Studies and Journalism.

Nishant is currently pursuing a diploma in Sports Marketing, and his interest in baseball was piqued early on by his father, who fell in love with baseball as a student in the US. His father used to regale him with stories about America's favorite pastime and they have left an impression on him.

Currently residing in Toronto, Nishant is a Blue Jays fan. revering Ichiro Suzuki growing up, Nishant remains in awe of the Japanese legend's longevity and sheer passion for the game. Suzuki's return to the Seattle Mariners in 2018 remains one of Nishant's favorite MLB moments.

One of Nishant's strengths is that he always covers the technical side of the story, and he is also particular about historical context to ensure articles are informative and easy to follow.

Besides being a writer, Nishant is also a soccer coach who has worked with several clubs in India like Shillong Lajong FC and RoundGlass Punjab FC.

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