Boston Red Sox Shut Out Oakland Athletics 7-0

Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck has been in stellar form, highlighted by his recent performance against the Oakland Athletics where he threw six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and striking out six. This outing lowered his ERA to 2.54 and marked his 14th quality start of the season, tied for fourth-most in the majors. Red Sox manager Alex Cora praised Houck's consistency and trustworthiness, particularly appreciating his ability to handle high-pressure situations. The Red Sox have shown strong overall team performance, winning eight of their last ten games. Red Sox homegrown talents, including Houck, Kutter Crawford, and Brayan Bello, have significantly contributed to the team's success this season. Meanwhile, Triston Casas is gaining popularity for his engaging personality, which he will showcase as a co-host for the Home Run Derby on the MLB and ESPN TikTok channels.