Alfredo Aceves shut down the Baltimore Orioles for 2 2/3 innings on Friday night. Unfortunately, the Orioles 'pen matched him blow-for-blow and ultimately outlasted the Sox en route to a 6-4, 13-inning win. Aceves showed off every pitch he could throw in a dominant outing, but the O's were able to withstand the ferocious attack and force across a couple of runs late, after he had departed the game. NESN Nation's Dan Duquette was blown away with what Aceves did in this game -- just like the Orioles batters -- so he's awarding him our "Bullpen Battle" award despite the...
Alfredo Aceves Impressive With Filthy Repertoire But Orioles Ultimately Win 'Bullpen Battle' (Video)
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