The Boston Red Sox had their winning streak snapped in an 8-1 loss to the Nationals. They dropped to 37-47. They’re 12.5 games back of the Rays for the American League East. They’re 4.5 games back for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.
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MLB Game Recap
The Red Sox scored first on Willson Contreras reaching on a fielding error that scored Anthony Seigler. Washington got a run back on an RBI single in the fifth. The Nationals got three runs in the seventh, one on an RBI single, and two more on a double. Washington added a solo home run in the eighth. They added three more on a two-RBI double and another double to make it 8-1. That was the final
Connelly Early got the start but left after four innings with left elbow discomfort. Not a good sign for the lefty. He went four scoreless innings. He allowed three hits, walked two, and struck out five. Danny Coulombe went 0.2 innings, allowing a run on two hits and a walk. Greg Weissert went 1.2 innings, allowing two runs on a hit, a walk, and a strikeout. Justin Slaten went 0.2 innings, allowing a run on two hits and striking out two. Tommy Kahnle went one inning, allowing four runs on four hits. He walked one and didn’t strike anyone out. Ryan Watson closed the door.
Standout Performer
Anthony Seigler scored the game’s only run and had one of the four Red Sox hits in the loss.
Key News & Notes
Bench cleared in the fourth after Willson Contreras struck out. It appeared Cade Cavalli said something to Contreras, and things escalated from there, with Contreras whipping his helmet. Chad Tracy was ejected from the game as he was arguing with the umpires after the benches cleared. The players tossed were Contreras, Nate Eaton, who wasn’t playing, and Miles Mikolas for Washington. Somehow, Cade Cavalli was allowed to stay in the game after he clearly said something to get Contreras going.
If Early is out for some time, it likely would signal Patrick Sandoval coming to Boston, as they need to make a decision on him before July 4th.
Payton Tolle gets the finale. He’s 4-5 with a 2.78 ERA, a 1.02 WHIP, and 69 strikeouts in 71.1 innings.
Farm Report
- Worcester Red Sox (AAA): Allan Castro went 4-6 with five RBI and three runs scored in a 15-5 win over Syracuse.
- Portland Sea Dogs (AA): Caden Rose went 1-4 with a grand slam in a 12-8 loss to Altoona.
- Greenville Drive (A+): Luke Heyman went 3-4 with an RBI, a walk, and a run scored in a 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Dash.
- Salem RidgeYaks (A): Kleyver Salazar went 1-4 with two RBI and a run scored in an 11-3 loss to Augusta.
- FCL Red Sox (ROK): Juanyerlin Duran went four innings, allowing a run on two hits; he walked one and struck out five in a 4-2 loss to FCL Braves.
- DSL Red Sox Red (ROK): Dawvris Brito went 2-3 with two RBI, a run scored, and a walk in an 8-5 loss to DSL LAD Mega.
- DSL Red Sox Blue (ROK): Eber Miranda went 1-2 with two RBI, two walks, and two runs scored in a 14-3 win over DSL Orioles Black.
