Red Sox's Lucas Giolito reveals his unique mental approach to bouncing back from bad games
Red Sox's Lucas Giolito reveals his unique mental approach to bouncing back from bad games (Image Source: Getty)
Lucas Giolito, a Boston Red Sox pitcher, has had a tough 2025 season with mixed results. His team's ERA is 5.4,5 but he's had some great games like six shutout innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Yet, he struggles with consistency often following good starts with poor ones. On the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast with Rob Bradford, Giolito explained how he deals with bad outings and works to improve. His honest words show his determination to grow giving fans hope for better performances.
Lucas Giolito opens up about handling tough games
Lucas Giolito said a bad game affects him, making him angry and upset for a whole day. Unlike some players who move on quickly, he feels the disappointment deeply because he expects a lot from himself.
After a rough start against the Angels where he gave up seven runs in just 1.2 innings, he didn't give up. Instead, he started analyzing what went wrong to avoid repeating mistakes. His season has been up and down, with strong outings like his scoreless game against the Rays following weaker ones. Giolito's focus on learning from each game keeps him motivated.
He works hard to figure out how to pitch better, which shows his commitment to helping the Red Sox win.
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This approach gives him a chance to turn things around and become a reliable pitcher for the team. Fans appreciate his effort to stay positive and keep improving, even when things don't go well.
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Mechanical tweaks fuel Giolito's comeback
Giolito found that his pitching mechanics were off early in the 2025 season causing problems with his performance. His arm angle was too low, which made his pitches less effective. After his tough game against the Angels, he worked with coaches to fix this issue and raise his arm slot.
This change helped him pitch six shutout innings against the Rays, showing more life in his fastball. Giolito said these adjustments let his other pitches work better, too. Keeping these changes consistent is still a challenge, but he's determined to get it right. His work with the coaching staff shows he's serious about getting better.
This progress is exciting for Red Sox fans who hope Giolito can keep up his strong performances. If he maintains these tweaks, he could become a key part of Boston's rotation, helping the team compete in the tough American League East. His focus on improving gives the Red Sox a better chance to succeed this season.
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