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The Boston Red Sox got the best win of their season on Friday night, but it also came at a steep cost. Twenty-five-year-old rookie pitcher Hunter Dobbins was on the mound for Boston against the Tampa Bay Rays,
Starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins left the Red Sox’ game against the Rays on Friday in the second inning with an injury.
Hunter Dobbins suffered the injury when he went to cover first base on a ground ball in the Red Sox' win over the Rays on Friday.
Red Sox right-hander Hunter Dobbins has announced his season is over after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Red Sox rookie starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins knew the seriousness of his injury almost immediately Friday because he suffered the same ACL tear in the same knee during high school.
The Boston Red Sox have been staying competitive in the AL East division while riding a seven-game win streak heading into Friday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox's recent surge has kept them within striking distance in both the AL East and the AL Wild Card race.