
Game 77: Boston Red Sox vs. Cincinnati Reds
Make that a 6-game winning streak, as the Boston Red Sox (44-33) picked up the victory by besting the Cincinnati Reds (30-47) by a 3 to 2 outcome.
Starter Kutter Crawford (5-6) picked up the win by limiting the opposition to 2 earned runs on 6 hits, 3 hits, and a hit batsman in 8 innings of work; Game Score 66. Liam Hendriks (SV 13) notched the save for his scoreless inning of work in which he walked 1 while striking out 3. Boston's offense was generated by Rafael Devers (3 for 4, 2 Doubles, Homerun), Run, RBI), Marcelo Mayer (1 for 2, Double, Run, Walk), and Masataka Yoshida (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI).
Taking the loss was starter Frankie Montas (6-8) who permitted 3 runs (2 earned) on 5 hits and 2 walks while striking out 5 in 7 innings of play; Game Score 60. Reliever Sam Moll pitched 2 innings of scoreless ball while striking out 3. At the plate, Elly De La Cruz (2 for 4, Triple, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI) and Harold Ramirez (1 for 4, Double) played well.
Player of the Game: Kutter Crawford (Season: #6)
AL East Standings: 1st Place, 3 Game Lead
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