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Overall, this game was not as close as the final score would indicate. Up 9 to 2 heading into the 7th inning, things got a little shaky before the bullpen could clean things up. On the day, the Boston Red Sox (45-37) prevailed over the visiting San Diego Padres (45-41) by a score of 10 to 6.

Kutter Crawford (6-6) got the nod for the Red Sox and while he was roughed up for 6 earned runs on 6 hits and 3 walks while striking out 7 in 6 2/3 innings of work, he did notch the victory; Game Score 42. Kenley Jansen worked 1 1/3 innings in which he permitted 2 hits, 2 walks, and 1 wild pitch before turning the ball over to Liam Hendriks who pitched a scoreless final inning. Leading the way at the plate were Tristan Casas (2 for 4, Double, Homerun, Run, 4 RBI, Walk), Ceddanne Rafaela (3 for 4, 3 Doubles, 2 Runs, 2 RBI), Marcelo Mayer (2 for 4, Double, 2 Runs, 2 RBI, Stolen Base), and Masataka Yoshida (1 for 4, Double, 2 Runs, 2 RBI, Walk).

Yu Darvish (5-8) was tagged with the loss after serving up 7 earned runs on 8 hits and 1 walk while striking out 4 in 3 1/3 innings of play; Game Score 17. Adrian Morejon was ineffective in relief, as he permitted 3 earned runs on 4 hits and 2 walks in 2 2/3 innings. Enyel De Los Santos pitched a scoreless 2 innings to stop the damage. Leading the Padres offense were Xander Bogaerts (1 for 3, Double, 2 Runs, 3 RBI, 2 Walks, Stolen Base), Jackson Merrill (2 for 5, Triple, Run, 2 RBI, Stolen Base), and Jurickson Profar (2 for 4, Triple, Run).

Player of the Game: Tristan Casas (Season: #2)

AL East Standings: 1st Place, 1 Game Lead