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Farrell empathizes with Dodgers’ Roberts, Hill
- Updated: September 11, 2016
TORONTO — One week ago, Red Sox manager John Farrell nearly found himself in a similar dilemma Dave Roberts was in with the Dodgers regarding Rich Hill on Saturday night.
Eduardo Rodriguez was one out away from taking a no-hitter into the ninth inning last Sunday, at which point an infield single by Oakland’s Marcus Semien took the pressure off Farrell.
Rodriguez threw 110 pitches through eight innings, just four shy of a career high. While Farrell would have let Rodriguez continue his bid at history, he respects the factors involved in Roberts removing Hill with a perfect game after seven innings and 89 pitches.
“I can empathize with …
