The Boston Red Sox have maintained a strong performance despite facing several early-season injuries. Recently, they impressed against the league’s top team and look to secure a series victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Despite missing key players, the Red Sox boast a 3-0 record against .500 teams, lead the league in starting pitcher ERA, and rank near the top in home runs. In Wednesday’s 8-0 triumph, Cooper Criswell pitched five strong innings, while the offense exploded with 16 hits, including two home runs from Connor Wong. Rafael Devers also went deep and narrowly missed hitting for the cycle. The Red Sox hope to continue their momentum against Triston McKenzie, Cleveland’s scheduled starter. McKenzie aims to improve his inconsistent start, having alternated between good and poor performances. Wednesday’s loss snapped the Guardians’ five-game winning streak, but they remain confident with Jose Ramirez, who has been a consistent force in the lineup.
Results for: Connor Wong
Connor Wong and Rafael Devers homered to lead the Boston Red Sox to an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, tying the three-game series. Wong hit a pair of solo shots while Devers also went deep and was a triple shy of the cycle. Cooper Criswell pitched five strong innings for the Red Sox, holding the Guardians to only four hits and no runs.
Connor Wong hit two home runs and Rafael Devers also homered in his return to Boston’s lineup, leading the Red Sox to a dominant 8-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. Wong’s leadoff homers in the second and sixth innings off Carlos Carrasco ignited the Red Sox’s offense. Wilyer Abreu also contributed with four hits and an RBI, as Boston piled up 16 hits and cooled off the Guardians’ recent hot streak.
Carlos Carrasco’s second outing against the Boston Red Sox proved disappointing as the Guardians fell 8-0, ending their five-game winning streak. The Red Sox offense dominated, with Connor Wong hitting two home runs and Rafael Devers adding another to lead the onslaught. Despite a promising start to the season in his first outing against Boston, Carrasco struggled in this matchup, allowing five runs on nine hits in five innings. Boston’s Cooper Criswell impressed on the mound, throwing five scoreless innings and allowing just three hits, giving their bullpen a much-needed rest. Despite the disappointing result, the Guardians still lead the season series against the Red Sox 4-2 and will look to rebound in Thursday’s season finale.