MLB fans explode as fishy images of Sonny Gray's neck raise eyebrows after Red Sox get trounced

Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray is facing cheating allegations after fans noticed a substance on his neck during a playoff game against the New York Yankees. While social media users and some media outlets speculate it is pine tar, the author notes that Gray has displayed similar habits throughout the season.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny regarding illegal substances in MLB and the role of fan-driven media in shaping sports narratives.
Another year, another miserable first round playoff exit for the Boston Red Sox. Gone are the days of 2004 (and 2007, 2013 and 2018). After owning the New York Yankees — and baseball — for the better part of 15 years, the Red Sox have lost their grip on their rival, and the league. Speaking of grip ... Fans spent the night digging into Boston's Game 2 starter, Sonny Gray, after images of the Red Sox pitcher's neck went viral on social media after ... something ... appeared to caked onto the back of it during the latter stages of last night's start. RED SOX TROUNCED IN WILD CARD SERIES GAME 1 VS YANKEES That's right.
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