Mayer Shines in Red Sox Debut

0:00On March 27th, the Boston Red Sox kicked off the season with a clean three-nothing shut-out win over the Cincinnati Reds on opening day. Young infielder, Marcelo Mayor, stepped up big time from the bench, delivering two key hits and scoring both of the team's early runs. Mayor went two for two in his limited action, including a single in the ninth that let him cross the plate again. Both hits came against right-handed pitchers, showing he can handle that match up right away. Despite limited pinch-hitting experience, just one hit in five tries last season, Mayor looked right at home in the role. He admitted minors don't use pitch-haters much, but he prepared for it heading into camp. His early plan in balls relieving against varieties and starting a second base versus left-handed starters. As one of Boston's top prospects, though, he's pushing for everyday add-bats to build his case. Expect more chances for Mayor soon, especially if he keeps producing like this in spots against the bullpen. The Red Sox lineup has room for him to grow into a bigger piece.

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