
Game 47: Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Squaring off against the team that traded him just 2 months ago, Lucas Giolito shutdown the Boston Red Sox (24-23) to lead his St. Louis Cardinals (22-25) to a 2 to 1 win. This was a tough loss for the visitors.
Picking up the win for the Cardinals was starter Lucas Giolito (4-5) who limited the opposition to 1 earned run on 3 hits while striking out 4 in 8-innings of play; Game Score 76. Ryan Helsley (SV 12) covered the final inning in a scoreless appearance. At the plate, St. Louis was powered by Lars Nootbaar (2 for 3, Homerun, Run, RBI, Walk) and Brendan Donovan (2 for 4, Double, RBI).
Boston starter Kutter Crawford (3-5) was tagged with the loss after serving up 2 earned runs on 8 hits and 5 walks while striking out 8 in 7-innings of play; Game Score 56. Joely Rodriguez covered the final inning without permitting a run. The Red Sox limited offense was generated by Kyle Teel (2 for 3) and Marcelo Mayer (1 for 3, Homerun, Run, RBI).
Player of the Game: Lucas Giolito
AL East Standings: 5 GB, 2nd Place
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Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 05-03-2025 at 09:02 PM.
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