Chicago Cubs tops Boston Red Sox 6-2
Game Summary
Chicago Cubs topped Boston Red Sox 6-2. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Chicago Cubs's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 9th. Chicago Cubs pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Alex Bregman led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 4-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Jacob Webb threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and picked up a hold.
Andruw Monasterio led Boston Red Sox's offense, going 0-for-3, 1 RBI. Boston Red Sox reliever Patrick Sandoval threw 4.2 IP, 3 ER, 5 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 3 K, 0 BB (12 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 8.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K (ERA 1.13).
Boston Red Sox starter Tanner Houck: 3.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 K, 0 BB (50 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 6 K (ERA 4.50).
Hitting Analysis
Chicago Cubs: 12 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.375). 5 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Tyrone Taylor (2-for-4), Alex Bregman (4-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI), Michael Conforto (2-for-5), Pedro Ramírez (2-for-4), Miguel Amaya (2-for-4).
Boston Red Sox: 3 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.136).