ST. LOUIS — For the majority of the 13 innings they played last night, the Red Sox were one clutch hitter short.
The David Ortiz-sized hole in the cleanup spot seemed even more noticeable for most of the evening at Busch Stadium, as Andrew Benintendi endured yet another disappointing game, driving in the game-tying run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning but finishing 0-for-5 to extend his hitless streak to 26 at-bats. He left four on base.
But the bullpen persevered and John Farrell managed his way through the St. Louis Cardinals lineup under National League rules until his last pinch-hitter saved the night and earned the Red Sox a 5-4 win and two-game sweep.