Franklin’s Travis Lakins on major league debut: ‘A dream come true’

The Franklin High School graduate made his major league debut Tuesday night for the Boston Red Sox against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park.

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Lakins allowed one run and four hits while striking out two in 2 2/3 innings of relief in a 4-2 loss in the second game of a doubleheader.

"I've been playing ball since I was 4 years old and never experienced anything like this," Lakins told MassLive.com. "Never thought of being in this position. It's just hard to describe."

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FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Travis Lakins #78 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during Boston Red Sox Photo Day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 19, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Travis Lakins #78 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during Boston Red Sox Photo Day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 19, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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The 24-year-old right-hander was called up to the big leagues Tuesday. He was 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA with Triple-A Pawtucket this season.

Lakins, who spent two years at Ohio State, was a sixth-round pick of the Red Sox in 2015. Originally a starter, Lakins has moved up quickly in the Red Sox system since moving to the bullpen last spring.