Boston Red Sox routs Milwaukee Brewers 5-0
Game Summary
Boston Red Sox topped Milwaukee Brewers 5-0. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Boston Red Sox's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 3rd. Boston Red Sox pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Sal Frelick led Milwaukee Brewers's offense, going 1-for-4. Milwaukee Brewers reliever Grant Anderson threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Trevor Story led Boston Red Sox's offense, going 1-for-3, 2 RBI. Boston Red Sox starter Sonny Gray threw 6.1 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Milwaukee Brewers starter Shane Drohan: 2.2 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 K, 4 BB (63 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 5.3 IP, 2 ER, 4 K (ERA 3.38).
Boston Red Sox starter Sonny Gray: 6.1 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 2 BB (90 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.32 reflects efficient pitching. The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 2.7 IP with 5 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Milwaukee Brewers: 4 H, 0 RBI (team AVG 0.143).
Boston Red Sox: 7 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.233). Drew 8 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Wilyer Abreu (2-for-4), Ceddanne Rafaela (2-for-3).
Turning Points
Boston Red Sox's pitching staff threw a shutout, blanking Milwaukee Brewers's lineup.