Sonny Gray faces pine tar accusations in Red Sox playoff loss

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 1 Oct, 15:03 · Archive

Viral images of pitcher Sonny Gray's neck sparked accusations of illegal pine tar use during a Red Sox playoff game.

Sonny Gray pitched for the Boston Red Sox in a playoff game against the Yankees, but the Red Sox were defeated. Viral images of Gray's neck during the game prompted fans and commentator Jomboy to accuse him of using pine tar, an illegal substance. Gray also expressed frustration at being taken out of the game early, saying he would have preferred to be given more of an opportunity.

How it is being reported

• Sonny Gray miffed after early hook in Red Sox wild-card loss: ‘Would have liked to be trusted’New York Post · 1 Oct, 13:31
• MLB fans explode as fishy images of Sonny Gray's neck raise eyebrows after Red Sox get trouncedFox News · 1 Oct, 13:10
• MLB fans explode as fishy images of Sonny Gray's neck raise eyebrows after Red Sox get trouncedFox News · 1 Oct, 13:10
• Red Sox-Yankees playoff showdown erupts into cheating controversy as fans accuse Boston pitcher of illegal tacticsDaily Mail Sport · 1 Oct, 12:17
• Sonny Gray gets candid on failed Yankees stint before trying to save Red Sox’s seasonNew York Post · 30 Sept, 06:08

In this story: Sonny Gray · Boston Red Sox · New York Yankees · Jomboy

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