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- Updated: July 19, 2016
BOSTON — Of the four cities on Jake Peavy’s Major League resume, he has experienced the most while playing the least in Boston.
Peavy’s 2013-14 tenure with the Red Sox transcended his 5-10 record and 4.48 ERA in the 30 starts he made for the club. He joined the team in a Trade Deadline deal, 3 1/2 months after the shocking bombings occurred at the Boston Marathon. The Red Sox were an integral part of the “Boston Strong” movement that rallied the city following the tragedy, and the fiery Peavy immediately got caught up in the swirl of emotions, on and off the field.
“Look,” Peavy said the other day as he recalled those times. He extended his left arm. Its hair was standing on end. “I’m getting chills speaking about it,” he said.
As meaningful as that period became in Peavy’s life, his immediate concern as he returns to Fenway Park lies elsewhere. Peavy’s now a Giant, and San Francisco needs a victory after being swept in three games at San Diego over the weekend.
San Francisco’s scheduled starter for Tuesday’s series opener, Peavy will strive to subdue the Red Sox, who entered Monday’s scheduled off-day leading the Majors in hitting (.289), runs (501), on-base percentage (.357) and slugging percentage (.471).
“Getting ready for those guys, you see the numbers, where they rank offensively throughout the league,” Peavy said. “I know what kind of challenge lies ahead. That being said, I look …
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