Nick Pivetta Stats

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta got the nod to start Game 4 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros, and he delivered a very strong performance with just one run allowed on two hits and two walks in five innings of work. He struck out three batters, and the only blemish came on a home run from Alex Bregman in the top of the first inning. Pivetta has delivered a 2.63 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with 14 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings across three appearances this postseason, and he's quickly establishing himself as a reliable option to eat up innings under pressure, whether that be as a starter or out of the bullpen.

3 months ago

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta was expected to be the starter in Monday's Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Rays, but that will no longer be the case after he was pressed into relief duty in Boston's 6-4 extra-inning victory Sunday. Pivetta came on to start the top of the 10th inning, and he was the only pitcher manager Alex Cora needed the rest of the way, as he battled through four shutout innings with only three hits and a walk allowed. He struck out seven batters, and was the benefit of some good luck in the top of the 13th to earn the win. He's unlikely to appear for the rest of the series, though heavy usage is no guarantee of rest in the playoffs.

3 months ago

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta threw 4 2/3 innings in relief in Game 1, coming on to start the third inning after Eduardo Rodriguez and Garrett Richards combined for the first six outs. Pivetta gave up three runs on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts. The greatest service Pivetta did was to preserve the bullpen for Game 2, and with Rodriguez's ineffectiveness, he may be in line to start Game 4 should the series get that far. With his strikeout upside, he could make for a solid DFS play in that event.

3 months ago