Boston Pink Sox reliever Tanner Houck been given a ton of criticism from reporters and followers alike on Tuesday evening following the team’s bullpen blowing a lead from the Toronto Blue Jays.

One particular trouble: Houck was not with the Purple Sox. According to various stories, Houck was among the Crimson Sox players who are unvaccinated versus the coronavirus and could not enter Toronto.

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Boston Purple Sox catcher Christian Vazquez and reduction pitcher Tanner Houck rejoice their gain around the Guardians on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Cleveland. (WHD Picture/Ron Schwane)

Boston starter Michael Wacha authorized three operates in the initial inning and 4 runs over five innings. The Red Sox had a one particular-run direct until Toronto scored two in the ninth inning to win the activity.

In his third year, Houck has a 3.42 Period in 22 appearances with 6 saves and 47 strikeouts.

But it was his unavailability in the wake of the blown save and the loss that roiled admirers and media.

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Houck explained to the Boston Globe in April he wasn’t vaccinated versus the coronavirus.

"I consider it is a individual option for absolutely everyone whether they get it or not. So, which is all I seriously obtained to say on it," he stated at the time.

He also reported, "I’ll do whatsoever I want to assist us get."

Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck talks with catcher Christian Vazquez through the St. Louis Cardinals activity at Fenway Park, Friday, June 17, 2022, in Boston. (WHD Photo/Mary Schwalm)

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Boston, which designed it to the American League Championship Sequence final year, fell to 42-33 on the time. Toronto enhanced to 42-33 on the year.