The Boston Red Sox posted a 4‑0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, with starter Sonny Gray delivering a career‑high 15th win that highlighted the team’s recent turnaround.
Wilyer Abreu sparked the offense early, launching a solo home run in the second inning that put Boston ahead 1‑0.
Gray’s seven‑inning outing featured seven strikeouts, six hits allowed and just one walk, underscoring his dominance on the mound.
Yoshida’s Hamstring Issue
Masataka Yoshida exited in the third inning after feeling tightness in his left hamstring, prompting the club to insert Anthony Seigler behind the plate.
Andruw Monasterio contributed two runs with an RBI double in the ninth, and Jahmai Jones followed with an RBI single that plated Monasterio, sealing the final margin.
The Red Sox struggled with runners in scoring position, going 2‑for‑11 and leaving seven baserunners on base despite the win.
Relief work was solid, as Erik Miller tossed a hitless eighth and Aroldis Chapman closed the game with two strikeouts.
Looking ahead, Boston will start Patrick Sandoval next, while the Pirates are expected to counter with Paul Skenes, setting up a compelling rematch.
Pittsburgh’s Esmerlyn Valdez and Jake Mangum each collected two hits, but the Pirates could not overcome the deficit.