Red Sox win includes ‘brilliant’ start by All-Star, ‘wait-and-see’ injury to infielder (notebook)
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Key Points:
- Ranger Suarez has rebounded from a rough eight-start stretch, delivering strong performances in his last two outings, including seven innings with one run allowed and eight strikeouts against the Royals.
- Suarez credited a mechanical adjustment, specifically correcting his posture to improve sinker command, for his recent improved pitching and deeper innings.
- Second baseman Anthony Seigler injured his right wrist during Saturday’s game, and his status for Sunday and beyond remains uncertain, with Romy Gonzalez as a possible replacement if Seigler is placed on the injured list.
- Setup pitcher Garrett Whitlock continued his dominant season by striking out the side on just 11 pitches in the eighth inning, maintaining a 1.84 ERA and 25 holds over 50 games this year.
- Due to forecasted rain, the Red Sox moved Sunday’s game against the Royals back 90 minutes to 3:05 p.m. ET to allow for better weather conditions and ensure the game can be played.
