Washington NationalsvsBoston Red Sox
WSH 3/BOS 6
Things to say
The Red Sox beat the Nationals 6-3 at Fenway.
01
opener
Sox took care of business at home, 6-3 over Washington. Bats woke up and the Nats just couldn't keep up. Solid getaway-day win.
02
key player
The heart of Boston's order carried it — couple of guys left the yard and drove in the runs that mattered. That's the Sox lineup when it clicks.
03
hot take
Honestly Washington at .500 is punching above its weight. They hang around but they don't have the arms to finish games at Fenway.
04
deep cut
Bullpen actually held it down late, which has been the shaky part all year. If the pen keeps that up, Boston's not as dead as 37-46 looks.
05
exit
Anyway, let's see if they can string a couple together — long season, but it's a start.
The recap
Boston handled business at Fenway, knocking off Washington 6-3 to climb a little closer to .500. With no scoring summary to lean on, the story's in the final line: the Sox put up six and the bullpen slammed the door on a Nationals club that came in dead even at 43-43.
Washington's three runs just weren't enough to keep pace once Boston got rolling at home. Solid getaway-day win for the home side.