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Wong Powers Red Sox to Dominant 9-1 Victory
31 May
Summary
- Connor Wong drove in three runs, including a go-ahead double.
- Sonny Gray delivered six strong innings, striking out seven batters.
- Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer to seal the decisive win.
The Boston Red Sox secured a decisive 9-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, driven by a late offensive surge and a strong performance from starting pitcher Sonny Gray. Connor Wong was a key contributor, driving in three runs with a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and an insurance single in the ninth.
Sonny Gray delivered another quality start, pitching six innings and allowing only one run while striking out seven. The Red Sox offense, which had struggled early against Guardians pitcher Parker Messick, broke the game open in the late innings. Jarren Duran sealed the win with a three-run homer in the ninth.
The Red Sox's victory also featured contributions from Caleb Durbin, who had an RBI double, and a bullpen that managed to hold the lead. Despite some early missed opportunities, Boston capitalized on Guardians' pitching and defensive miscues to secure the commanding win.
