Boston Red Sox routs St. Louis Cardinals 9-3
Game Summary
Boston Red Sox topped St. Louis Cardinals 9-3. A comfortable 6-run margin reflected Boston Red Sox's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 4th. Boston Red Sox pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Willson Contreras led Boston Red Sox's offense, going 4-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Boston Red Sox starter Brayan Bello threw 6.2 IP, 2 ER, 2 K and earned the win.
Alec Burleson led St. Louis Cardinals's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. St. Louis Cardinals reliever George Soriano threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Boston Red Sox starter Brayan Bello: 6.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 K, 2 BB (94 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.30 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 2.3 IP, 1 ER, 2 K (ERA 3.86).
St. Louis Cardinals starter Andre Pallante: 5.0 IP, 10 H, 7 ER, 2 K, 1 BB (95 pitches). Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 K (ERA 4.50).
Hitting Analysis
Boston Red Sox: 12 H, 9 RBI (team AVG 0.316). 3 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Willson Contreras (4-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI), Trevor Story (4-for-5, 2 RBI).
St. Louis Cardinals: 7 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.219). Includes 2 HR.
Multi-hit games: Alec Burleson (2-for-4, 1 HR), Jordan Walker (2-for-4, 1 HR).