Bennett Controls the Mound
Jake Bennett delivered a masterful performance on the mound, securing the victory for the Boston Red Sox with a seven-and-two-thirds-inning outing that stifled the Los Angeles Angels offense. Bennett (3-3) allowed five hits and two earned runs while striking out six batters without issuing a walk. His command kept the Angels off balance for the majority of the game, setting the stage for Boston’s offensive surge.
Early Runs Define the Game
The Red Sox jumped out to an early lead in the second inning when Duran hit a sacrifice fly to left field, allowing González to score and make it 1-0. Boston expanded its advantage in the third inning when González singled to right field. The hit drove in both Abreu and Contreras, pushing the score to 3-0. Durbin was left on third base after the play.
The Red Sox added another run later in the third inning. Duran hit a sacrifice bunt to the pitcher, allowing Durbin to score from third. Duran reached first base safely due to an error by Angels first baseman Schanuel, then advanced to second while González moved to third. The scoring play made it 4-0. In the fifth inning, Durbin extended the lead further by homering to left field, a 358-foot shot that made the score 5-0.
