Boston Red Sox routs Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4
Game Summary
Boston Red Sox topped Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Boston Red Sox's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 7th. Boston Red Sox pushed across 5 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Ceddanne Rafaela led Boston Red Sox's offense, going 3-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Boston Red Sox reliever Brayan Bello threw 4.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K and earned the win.
Shohei Ohtani led Los Angeles Dodgers's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Los Angeles Dodgers starter Edgardo Henriquez threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Boston Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez: 4.2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 2 K, 2 BB (65 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 4.3 IP, 1 ER, 3 K (ERA 2.08).
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Edgardo Henriquez: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB (21 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen ERA 7.88 (8.0 IP, 7 ER). Relief failures directly impacted the outcome.
Hitting Analysis
Boston Red Sox: 10 H, 7 RBI (team AVG 0.313). 3 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Ceddanne Rafaela (3-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Caleb Durbin (2-for-4), Jarren Duran (2-for-4, 2 RBI).
Los Angeles Dodgers: 9 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.273). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Shohei Ohtani (2-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Freddie Freeman (3-for-4).
Turning Points
This game featured 2 lead changes — a true back-and-forth contest.