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[BullNBear52]

Nothing infuriates a pitcher more than what Ben Rice did in the 1st inning.

Pick up the damn ball tag the runner and throw home.

A converted catcher, the rookie Rice is a relative neophyte at first base, having been pressed into duty when Anthony Rizzo sustained a fractured right forearm on Sunday at Fenway Park. Boone said that he believes Rice has handled the challenge well, calling Turner’s roller “a wonky play.”

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“I’ve seen my fair share of those, but usually those do stay fair,” Rice said. “I just kind of thought it was going to start eventually kicking past the line. I probably should have come and gotten it.”

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