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WORCESTER — Richard Fitts learned a valuable lesson after his last start with the Boston Red Sox . “That I’m not invincible,” he said. On June 2, the right-handed pitcher allowed six runs (five earned) and three home runs in one inning during a loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Following his worst start to date as a big leaguer, Fitts was optioned to Triple-A Worcester . “I was having a pretty good run up there and kind of thought that I was unhittable, I guess,” said Fitts, who rushed back from the injured list to help an overworked Red Sox pitching staff. “But ultimately, I think that one’s actions have consequences — good consequences and bad consequences. I felt like I helped our bullpen out for a brief time, but then all of a sudden (I pitched) one inning, and it’s like, am I helping the bullpen by doing that? “So, it’s just a double-edged sword when it comes to it.” Since being promoted to Boston from Triple-A Worcester last September, the play...

WORCESTER — Richard Fitts learned a valuable lesson after his last start with the Boston Red Sox . “That I’m not invincible,” he said. On June 2, the right-handed pitcher allowed six runs (five earned) and three home runs in one inning during a loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Following his worst start to date as a big leaguer, Fitts was optioned to Triple-A Worcester . “I was having a pretty good run up there and kind of thought that I was unhittable, I guess,” said Fitts, who rushed back from the injured list to help an overworked Red Sox pitching staff. “But ultimately, I think that one’s actions have consequences — good consequences and bad consequences. I felt like I helped our bullpen out for a brief time, but then all of a sudden (I pitched) one inning, and it’s like, am I helping the bullpen by doing that? “So, it’s just a double-edged sword when it comes to it.” Since being promoted to Boston from Triple-A Worcester last September, the play...

TAMPA, Fla. -- Miami Marlins starter Ryan Weathers pitched three innings after he was struck in the head by catcher Nick Fortes ' throw to second base after the final warmup pitch before the bottom of the first inning Saturday. Fortes' throw hit Weathers on the top of his head and knocked off his cap. Weathers reached for his head as he fell to the mound. He was face down when athletic trainers rushed to tend to him. Weathers, the son of longtime reliever David Weathers, needed only eight pitches to get out of the first inning. He was taken out after the third for what the Rays called "precautionary reasons." He threw 57 pitches and gave up four runs, three earned, on three hits and a walk. The team said he will undergo further evaluation. The Marlins won 11-10 in 10 innings.

TAMPA, Fla. -- Miami Marlins starter Ryan Weathers pitched three innings after he was struck in the head by catcher Nick Fortes ' throw to second base after the final warmup pitch before the bottom of the first inning Saturday. Fortes' throw hit Weathers on the top of his head and knocked off his cap. Weathers reached for his head as he fell to the mound. He was face down when athletic trainers rushed to tend to him. Weathers, the son of longtime reliever David Weathers, needed only eight pitches to get out of the first inning. He was taken out after the third for what the Rays called "precautionary reasons." He threw 57 pitches and gave up four runs, three earned, on three hits and a walk. The team said he will undergo further evaluation. The Marlins won 11-10 in 10 innings.