Boston Red Sox capitalize on Oakland errors to win 9-0

The Boston Red Sox dominated the Oakland Athletics on Monday night, capitalizing on five early errors by the A’s to secure a 9-0 victory. Tanner Houck was the star of the show, striking out 10 batters in six scoreless innings.

Manager Alex Cora praised Houck’s performance, highlighting his ability to mix up pitches, repeat his delivery, and stay ahead in the count. The Red Sox offense also shined, with Jarren Duran racking up three hits and three steals in the first three innings, Trevor Story contributing a two-run double, and Ceddanne Rafaela hitting two sacrifice flies.

The win marked the latest strong start for the Red Sox rotation, with all five starters going at least five innings and allowing two runs or fewer through one turn. The team’s pitching staff has been dominant, allowing just four runs in 28 innings while striking out 37 batters and walking only one.

On the other side, Oakland struggled defensively, committing five errors in the first three innings alone. Manager Mark Kotsay acknowledged the team’s defensive woes, emphasizing the need for improvement moving forward.

Despite the lopsided loss, the A’s remain optimistic about their potential to bounce back. With the series continuing, both teams will look to make adjustments and come out on top in the next game.

In the upcoming matchup, Brayan Bello will take the mound for Boston, aiming to build on his previous win. Meanwhile, Alex Wood will look to rebound from a tough outing for Oakland, where he allowed six runs in just 3 1-3 innings.

As the season progresses, both teams will be looking to fine-tune their performances and secure more wins on the road to the playoffs. Stay tuned for more exciting baseball action as the Red Sox and Athletics continue their series.