Overview
- The Red Sox won 14-2 to extend their streak to six games, building a 6-0 lead in the first inning with Caleb Durbin's first-career grand slam followed by a Jarren Duran homer.
- Boston hit four home runs for the second straight game and has totaled 30 homers since the All-Star break, a surge that has helped the club win 24 of 27 games since early July.
- Left-hander Patrick Sandoval earned his first win since May 7, 2024 after five-plus innings back from Tommy John surgery, striking out five while allowing two runs.
- Recent Trade Deadline arrival Erik Miller made his Red Sox debut Tuesday by striking out the lone batter he faced, and reliever Brayan Bello finished with his first major-league save after three scoreless innings.
- Chicago starter Davis Martin was removed after allowing nine runs and 10 hits, a bullpen collapse that opened the door for Boston's two big six-run frames and the rout.