Red Sox Outslug Guardians 11-7 at Fenway Amid Crochet Struggles

The Boston Red Sox secured an 11-7 victory over the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park, rallying with a decisive four-run eighth inning after multiple lead changes. Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet had a challenging start, surrendering seven runs and four home runs, including a six-run sixth inning which marked his worst performance, raising his ERA to 2.67; however, the Boston offense responded strongly with key hits and home runs from Ceddanne Rafaela, Nathaniel Lowe, and Trevor Story. Cleveland's offense was powered by solo and multi-run homers from Jhonkensy Noel, Austin Hedges, David Fry, and Brayan Rocchio, but was ultimately outmatched by Boston's consistent hitting, including a six-hit second inning burst. The win improved the Red Sox's record to 78-62, continuing their successful stretch and keeping them competitive in the AL wild-card race. Cleveland, now 68-69, faces challenges with depth and consistency, especially when key players like José Ramírez struggle. The series showcased strong performances on both sides but highlighted Boston's resilience and potent offense overcoming a difficult outing by Crochet.