NICK PIVETTA NEWS

Takes loss Thursday Pivetta (5-5) took the loss against the Angels on Thursday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out 11 over five innings.

Impact Pivetta's season-high 11 strikeouts were impressive, and he started out the contest with four scoreless innings. However, Shoehei Ohtani broke through against him with a two-run shot in the fifth, and Pivetta was pulled after issuing two straight free passes to begin the sixth. Those walks came back to haunt him as both baserunners were cashed in after he departed from the game. Pivetta gave up more than three earned runs in each of his first three starts this season, but this was the first time he surrendered that many runs in nine games since. He's posted a 2.45 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 59:14 K:BB across 55 frames while recording a 5-2 record over the nine-game stretch.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws seven shutout innings in win Pivetta (5-4) earned the win Saturday over the Athletics, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out seven in seven shutout innings.

Impact Pivetta's streak of quality starts is up to six, and he's earned the win in his last five turns on the hill. He gave up next to nothing Saturday in a dominant performance. The month-long hot streak has dropped his ERA from 7.84 on May 1 to 3.50 on Saturday. The right-hander has added a 1.10 WHIP and 58:21 K:BB through 61.2 innings across 11 starts overall. Pivetta will look to keep things rolling on the road next week against a tougher opponent in the Angels.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pivetta wins 5th straight, Red Sox thump Athletics 8-0

Nick Pivetta pitched two-hit ball over seven innings to win his fifth consecutive start and the Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 8-0

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Pivetta submits a strong mound effort in a shutout of the A's. - The Boston Globe Pivetta breezed through the A’s lineup in an 8-0 shutout win, allowing just two hits over seven scoreless innings, while ringing up seven st...

JUNE 4, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Earns fourth consecutive win Pivetta (4-4) allowed a run on five hits and three walks while striking out five in six innings to earn the win over the Orioles on Sunday.

Impact Pivetta posted a 10.03 ERA over his first three starts in 2022, but he's turned things around recently and has logged five consecutive quality starts. The right-hander has been rewarded with wins in his last four outings, and he's logged a 1.59 ERA, 30:6 K:BB and 0.76 WHIP in 34 innings over his last five starts. Pivetta tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Oakland on Saturday.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quality start in win Tuesday Pivetta (3-4) earned the win Tuesday after he tossed six innings, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five against the White Sox.

Impact Pivetta held the White Sox off the board over the first three innings before Jose Abreu launched a two-run homer in the fourth frame. He allowed another run in the fifth before pitching a scoreless sixth inning to end his outing. Pivetta has now registered four consecutive quality starts, posting a 1.61 ERA and 0.68 WHIP with 25 strikeouts over 28 innings in those outings. The 29-year-old has won three straight starts and he'll look to make it four when he toes the rubber next, which tentatively lines up to be Sunday versus the Orioles.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dazzles after leadoff homer Pivetta (2-4) earned the win after allowing one run on two hits across nine innings during Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Astros. He finished with eight strikeouts and zero walks.

Impact Pivetta allowed a leadoff blast to Jose Altuve in the first inning and then proceeded to shut down the Astros' potent offense for nine consecutive innings. After posting a dismal 7.84 ERA though his first five starts, the 29-year-old right-hander has been dominant over his last three appearances. During that stretch, Pivetta has allowed just two runs across 22 innings while sporting a 20:1 K:BB. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday's matchup with the White Sox.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cora joked about the real reason he left Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta in for the complete game Boston manager Alex Cora joked about the real reason he left Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta in for the complete game win against the Astros.

MAY 19, 2022 • BOSTON.COM

Nick Pivetta was not coming out of the game against the Astros. Manager Alex Cora said jokingly, 'I'm going to stay away. He might kill me.' - The Boston Globe Pivetta pitched the first complete game for the Red Sox since 2019.

MAY 19, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Completely dominant: Pivetta goes distance to down Astros BOSTON -- Nick Pivetta went the distance for the second time in his career, lifting the Red Sox to a 5-1 victory over the Astros in Wednesda...

MAY 19, 2022 • MLB.COM

Nick Pivetta delivers dominant complete game as Red Sox win first home series of season BOSTON — Nick Pivetta is known to get emotional after big moments, and on Wednesday night, he deserved to get a little bit fired up. After s...

MAY 19, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Pivetta tosses 2-hitter to lead Red Sox past Astros 5-1 Nick Pivetta pitched a two-hitter, Xander Bogaerts hit a solo home run, Rafael Devers added an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Ho...

MAY 19, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Pivetta tosses 2-hitter to lead Red Sox past Astros 5-1

Nick Pivetta pitched a two-hitter, Xander Bogaerts hit a solo home run, Rafael Devers added an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-1 in the rubber match of...

MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox Wrap: Nick Pivetta Shines In Boston's 5-1 Win Vs. Astros Nick Pivetta pitched his second career complete game as the Red Sox defeated the Astros 5-1 to win the season series.

MAY 19, 2022 • NESN.COM

Picks up first win Pivetta (1-4) allowed one run on three hits and a walk over seven innings Friday, striking out four and earning a win over Texas.

Impact Pivetta cruised through six shutout innings with little resistance from the Rangers. He threw a wild pitch in the seventh, letting Kole Calhoun break up the shutout after he tripled earlier in the frame. The 29-year-old right-hander has allowed just one run over his last two outings after posting a brutal 7.84 ERA through his first five starts. Pivetta is expected to face the Astros at home next week.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pivetta ends streak, Martinez extends his in Red Sox victory

Nick Pivetta allowed a run and three hits in a season-long seven innings to win for the first time since August and the Boston Red Sox had a four-run sixth inning to beat the Texas...

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Punches out eight Pivetta allowed five hits and no walks while striking out eight across six innings Saturday against the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Pivetta turned in his best performance of the season, as he generated 14 swinging strikes across 91 total pitches. Also notable is that Pivetta has not walked a batter in either of his last two starts, spanning 10.1 frames. That stands in contrast to his first four appearances of the campaign when he handed out 13 free passes across 16.1 innings. Despite the strong outing, Pivetta still owns a 6.08 ERA in six starts.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt fourth loss Pivetta (0-4) was charged with the loss Sunday in Baltimore after allowing three runs on six hits with five strikeouts and zero walks across 4.1 innings.

Impact Pivetta blanked the Orioles through four frames Sunday, but things fell apart in the fifth as he gave up two runs on three singles and a double before being pulled. The bullpen was unable to bail him out, and one more run came across. It was shaping up to be the right-hander's best start of the season, but he was unable to finish strong and is now tied for the league lead with four losses. Pivetta had 13 walks across his first four starts, so the fact he didn't issue a free pass in Baltimore is a positive step. However, the 29-year-old's 7.84 ERA and 1.84 WHIP will understandably scare off most fantasy managers.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Uneven effort in no-decision Pivetta didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays, giving up two runs on three hits and four walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

Impact The right-hander retired the first six batters he faced, but things quickly went sideways for Pivetta after he issued a leadoff walk to Santago Espinal in the third. He ended up needing 98 pitches (60 strikes) to record 14 outs and exited the game with Boston down 2-1, although a rally in the eighth took him off the hook for the loss. Pivetta is impossible to trust on fantasy rosters right now regardless of his matchup, as his 8.27 ERA and 1.96 WHIP through 16.1 innings are well-earned given his ugly 16.7 percent walk rate and 2.20 HR/9.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes away positives in loss Pivetta allowed five runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four over four innings in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Pivetta's ERA climbed to 10.03 following his third start, and none of have offered much promise. He's been fighting mechanics and reduced velocity, which reared itself early Wednesday, particularly in Toronto's five-run second inning. His final two innings were better after pitching coach Dave Bush talked to the right-hander about his mechanics, per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. "Honestly, I believe the last two innings were his best innings so far out of the three outings (this season)," manager Alex Cora said. "Velocity went up. There was some 95, 96 (mph). It seems like he was more aggressive with the fastball." Pivetta will get a chance for revenge in his next scheduled start, Monday on the road in Toronto.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Pivetta struggles again, Red Sox beat up in 6-1 loss to Blue Jays BOSTON — Nick Pivetta and the Red Sox are confident that better days are ahead this season for the right-hander. Right now, there’s nowhere...

APRIL 21, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Red Sox lineup: Nick Pivetta (9.39 ERA through 2 starts) looks to bounce back vs. Blue Jays The Red Sox won Tuesday's series opener, 2-1.

APRIL 20, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Mechanics off in poor start Pivetta fell to 0-2 on the season after allowing four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out a pair Friday against the Twins.

Impact Per Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican, manager Alex Cora mentioned after the game that Pivetta's mechanics were off, leading to a drop of velocity and a corresponding drop in effectiveness. That gives some hope that Pivetta could turn things around soon if he corrects the flaw, which he'll need to do to remain in the rotation. After two poor innings Friday, he's now given up eight runs on nine hits (inlcuding three homers) in 7.2 innings of work, striking out six while walking five. It's tough to have much confidence in him next week, as he'll face the Blue Jays' loaded offense Wednesday.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in season debut Pivetta (0-1) was tagged with the loss against the Yankees on Saturday as a result of allowing four runs in 5.2 innings. He yielded four hits and three walks while striking out fou...

Impact Boston staked Pivetta to a second-inning two run lead, and the right-hander kept the Yankees off the scoreboard for three frames. However, he surrendered a game-tying two-run homer to Anthony Rizzo in the fourth and a two-run shot to Giancarlo Stanton in the sixth. Home runs have been an issue for Pivetta throughout his career, so it's fitting that all four runs scored against him Saturday came by way of the long ball. He'll try to get into the win column in his next outing, which is tentatively scheduled to take place at home against Minnesota late next week.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes final spring start Pivetta allowed one run on six hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings in Sunday's spring start against the Braves.

Impact Pivetta made his final Grapefruit League start and is in position to pitch the second game of the season, Saturday, April 9, against the Yankees. He had a lot of traffic, including a hit batsman, but he was touched only by Matt Olson's first-inning solo home run. The right-hander finished spring training with eight runs allowed (six earned) on 15 hits and six walks while punching out 22 batters over 15.2 innings.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE