
Game 76: Boston Red Sox vs. Cincinnati Reds
A nice match-up of the 1975 World Series teams, this was a pitching duel of an game. On the day, the visiting Boston Red Sox (43-33) topped the Cincinnati Reds (30-46) by a 1 to 0 score. With the win, Boston moves to a season-high 10 games over the .500 mark on the season.
This was pitching gem from Red Sox starter Tanner Houck (9-4) who tossed the complete-game shutout by scattering 6 hits on 111 total pitches; Game Score 82. At the plate, contribution game from Reese McGuire (1 for 2, Double, Sacrifice Bunt), Jarren Duran (1 for 3, Double, Walk, Stolen Base), and Rafael Devers (1 for 4, RBI).
For the Reds, Nick Lodolo (3-10) was burdened with the loss despite allowing just 1 earned run on 7 hits and 1 walk in 7 2/3 innings of play; Game Score 67. Alexis Diaz (1/3 IP) and Fernando Cruz (1 IP, 1 walk) combined in a scoreless relief effort. Jeimer Candelario (1 for 3, Double), Jonathan India (2 for 4), and Santiago Espinal (1 for 3) had a solid day for their team.
Player of the Game: Tanner Houck (Season: #6)
AL East Standings: 1st Place, 3 Game Lead
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Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 05-08-2025 at 10:12 PM.
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