The Boston Red Sox open a nine-game homestand Wednesday night, and all eyes are on their upcoming series with the Baltimore Orioles, who come to Fenway Park on Monday.
The anticipation is high after Orioles third baseman Manny Machado injured Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia on a slide during Friday’s game, and Matt Barnes threw a pitch near Machado’s head Sunday, leading to a four-game suspension for the right-handed reliever.
Former Red Sox pitcher Dennis Eckersley was not very happy with how the entire situation played out. You can hear Eckersley’s comments in the video above from “Red Sox First Pitch Live,” presented by Men’s Wearhouse.
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