Taillon shut the Red Sox out over seven innings Wednesday, giving up five hits and three walks while striking out six. He didn't receive a decision in an eventual 12-inning loss.
This was a sparkling season debut in a tough situation for Taillon, who opened his first full MLB campaign by dueling Red Sox ace Chris Sale to a standstill. At 25 years old and with great pedigree as the second overall pick in 2010, the time is right for Taillon to make his leap forward into greatness. With his mid-90s fastball as well as a quality curve and change, Taillon is poised to mystify hitters all year long just as he did with Boston's powerful lineup Wednesday. He'll make his next start Monday at home against the Reds.