The past couple of nights, the Red Sox have won thanks in large part due to some otherworldly performances. On Wednesday, Nick Pivetta went where no pitcher really goes anymore, tying down an excellent Houston Astros lineup for nine full innings in a 5-1, series-clinching win. On Thursday, Trevor Story went supernova, accounting for more than 1,200 feet of homers across three different bombs and seven RBI in 12-6 win over the Mariners.
By comparison, this game was relatively boring. Close, but ordinary.
Trevor Story hit a grand slam and JBJ launched a three-run homer after entering the game in the eighth.