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Red Sox Pitching Shuts Down Mets, Extends Win Streak
12 Jul
Summary
- Red Sox pitchers held the Mets to two runs over 18 innings.
- Rookie Eduardo Rivera threw 3 ⅔ shutout innings in his first start.
- Masataka Yoshida and Andruw Monasterio hit two-run homers for Boston.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-0 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday at Citi Field. The Red Sox's pitching staff has been exceptional, limiting the Mets to a mere two runs across 18 innings during the series.
Key contributors in Saturday's win included rookie spot starter Eduardo Rivera, backup infielder Andruw Monasterio, and designated hitter Masataka Yoshida. Rivera made his first career start, throwing 3 ⅔ shutout innings and allowing only one hit. Monasterio broke the scoreless tie in the fourth with a two-run homer, and Yoshida added another two-run blast in the eighth.
The Red Sox's bullpen also contributed to the shutout, with Greg Weissert, Jovani Morán, Justin Slaten, and Danny Coulombe combining to shut down the Mets. Coulombe pitched two scoreless innings to finish the game. This victory marked the ninth time the Red Sox have shut out an opponent this season.
The Mets struggled offensively, managing only a few hits and leaving runners stranded on multiple occasions. They had opportunities with bases loaded but failed to capitalize. The game also saw significant use of the ABS challenge system, with seven of nine calls overturned.
