US EditionWillson Contreras, Ranger Suárez Lead Red Sox Past Cardinals
- On Saturday, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Cardinals 7-1, with Willson Contreras driving in three runs against his former team and Ranger Suárez pitching six scoreless innings.
- Contreras, a three-time All-Star acquired by Boston from St. Louis in December, provided critical offensive production that helped the Red Sox set a season-high in runs scored.
- Boston broke open the game with a five-run ninth inning following a 4-minute delay caused by a catcher's interference call on Carlos Narváez; Jordan Walker hit his NL-leading sixth home run for the Cardinals.
- The victory extends Boston's recent momentum, with the Red Sox winning three of four games after a difficult 2-8 start to the season.
- Sunday's series finale features Boston RHP Brayan Bello facing St. Louis RHP Andre Pallante, with both pitchers seeking to build on their early-season performances.
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Willson Contreras, Ranger Suárez lead Red Sox past Cardinals
Contreras drives in 3 runs against his former team as Boston earns its third win in four games.
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Willson Contreras has 3 RBIs against former team to back Ranger Suárez as Red Sox top Cardinals 7-1
Willson Contreras drove in three runs against his former team, Ranger Suárez pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox set a season high for runs with a 7-1 win over the St.
Clayton News
Ranger Suarez stymies Cards, earns first Red Sox win
Ranger Suarez scattered three hits over six scoreless innings and Willson Contreras went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBIs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 7-1 victory over the host St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
How Red Sox plan to get Ranger Suárez (8.64 ERA) back on track: ‘He needs to execute’
ST. LOUIS — In January, the Red Sox pivoted to free agent lefty Ranger Suárez and gave him a five-year, $130 million contract to stabilize the front end of their rotation and serve as a running mate to ace Garrett Crochet. So far, though, amid an ugly 4-9 start, Suárez has been perhaps the most disappointing performer on Boston’s roster.
Thanks to the duple of Ranger Suárez and William Contreras, the Boston Red Sox joined their third win in their last four games by defeating San Luis Cardinals seven runs for one. After a horrible start in the season where they won only two of their first 10 engagements, the Boston squad starts slowly straightening out their way, demonstrating why they are ranked as one of the most dangerous teams in the American League. Ranger Suárez and William…
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