BOSTON — In 17 years in the majors, Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen has faced a lot of pitchers.

In Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle , who made his major league debut on Friday, McCutchen saw a younger version of a former Red Sox ace.

“He kind of reminds me of Chris Sale with his arm angle and his extension. He’s obviously bigger than (Sale) is. But the way the ball was and the way he was releasing it, felt a lot like Sale,” the former National League MVP said. “Sale obviously has better secondary stuff, but (Tolle’s) fastball plays. He has electric stuff.

“His fastball is electric. Everyone was obviously able to see that,” McCutchen continued. “He came out real hot, throwing 98, 99. He did well for himself, but luckily we have someone in Paul Skenes who can show up and has a

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