This was a nice and easy win for the Red Sox, which is exactly what the doctor ordered to start a potentially lopsided series coming off a battle in Houston. Boston got a huge start from Steven Wright in his new role as a starter, and they got an all-around performance from the offense that honestly should have been better than it was. We won’t complain, though, because it was a 6-0 win from the team with the best record in baseball. That’s good enough for me.
This game was the start of a six-game homestand that includes series against the Tigers and the White Sox.