Nick Pivetta winding down 2023 on a excessive observe forward of a giant offseason for the Purple Sox pitching employees

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Pivetta struck out seven and did not permit a run in his begin in opposition to the Chicago White Sox.

Purple Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta’s rollercoaster trip by the 2023 season is nearing an finish, and he’s heading into the offseason robust.

There have been loads of ups and downs for Pivetta on the mound, and some twists and turns, too, as he moved between the beginning rotation and the bullpen for Boston.

On Saturday although, regardless of a 1-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox, Pivetta had one other robust begin and earned a no-decision in his particular person document. The precise-hander struck out seven and solely walked one. He gave up three hits and nil runs by seven innings.

“He’s discovering the strike zone with great things in order that was a great one. He’s acquired another left,” Cora mentioned of Pivetta. “It’s been enjoyable to observe, particularly the final two and a half, three months. He likes to compete, all the time obtainable, and in robust circumstances that was actually good.”

Pivetta is winding down 2023 on a excessive observe. He’s gone no less than 5 innings in every of his final three outings (all begins), and twice has gone over six innings. In that timeframe, he’s recorded 23 strikeouts, together with 10 in opposition to the Yankees on Sept. 12.

“I really feel like I’ve been constant this second half, I really feel like I’ve been contributing the best way that I have to,” Pivetta mentioned. “I nonetheless have a ton to work on, I nonetheless should be extra constant within the zone, getting forward of men higher. However, with the ability to put issues collectively slowly has benefitted me quite a bit.”