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With Kimbrel struggling, Barnes earns save
- Updated: August 10, 2016
BOSTON — It’s never easy coming into a bases-loaded situation, but when it involves recording your first career save, it turns out to be fun.
Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes recorded the final out of the game by whiffing Mark Teixeira to highlight Boston’s 5-3 win over the rival Yankees on Tuesday at Fenway Park.
“I don’t know if I’ve ever had a [save]. If I did, it would probably be my freshman year at school — maybe,” Barnes said.
Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel pitched for the first time since Thursday, coming into the ninth with a three-run lead. But a season-high four walks later, the Yankees trailed by just two before Barnes could close things out.
Kimbrel returned from his July 11 left knee surgery just three weeks later. But on Tuesday, he admitted his knee was a little sore. Kimbrel said some days are better than others.
“I wouldn’t say it affected my performance, but it’s something that I’ll battle with. I’m still four weeks out of surgery. I’m good enough to pitch, I’m good enough to play, but it’s not going to affect me each and …
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