Walker Buehler gave up a leadoff triple to Toledo’s Gage Workman in the third inning of Saturday’s game at Coca-Cola Park.
But he then displayed the form he showed as a two-time All-Star with the Dodgers, striking out two and getting a popout to prevent any damage.
“It’s been a while since I felt like I could turn it on and get through something like that,” Buehler said.
There also were signs Saturday of what Buehler showed in his 23 outings this season before the Red Sox released him Aug. 28.
He gave up a leadoff home run to Toledo’s Hau-Yu Lee. He walked three. He struggled to finish off hitters, which elevated his pitch count and had him exiting after three innings and 78 pitches.
“Obviously, it was a little sporadic,” he added, “but we’re trying to change some things to get back t