Wilyer Abreu homered and drove in 2 runs in Boston Red Sox's 5-1 win
Wilyer Abreu homered and drove in 2 runs, while Connelly Early worked 6 innings in the Boston Red Sox's win over the Seattle Mariners.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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Wilyer Abreu homered and drove in 2 runs as the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on June 20, 2026. Connelly Early worked 6 innings, allowing 1 run on 98 pitches.
How the game finished
The Boston Red Sox scored in 2 of their 9 offensive innings. The 6th brought 3 runs, the club's largest total in an inning. The Seattle Mariners went scoreless in 8 of 9 innings. The Boston Red Sox won by 4 runs.
In the top of the 4th, Wilyer Abreu drove in 2 runs with a home run. The play put the Boston Red Sox ahead to stay, 2-1.
The Boston Red Sox closed June 20, 2026 at 31-43, 5th in the division and 14.5 games back.
How the hitters fared
Wilyer Abreu finished 1-for-3 with 2 runs, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, and 1 walk. Caleb Durbin had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 RBI. Marcelo Mayer collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats with 1 RBI.
Anthony Seigler had 1 hit in 4 at-bats with 1 run. Masataka Yoshida collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats. Willson Contreras went 0-for-2 with 1 run and 1 walk. 5 batters combined for the Boston Red Sox's 6 hits. They also drew 4 walks. 1 hit went for extra bases.
How the pitching held up
In 6 innings, Connelly Early threw 98 pitches, allowing 2 hits and 1 run, walking 2 and striking out 7. Across 9 innings, the Boston Red Sox's staff threw 132 pitches, allowed 2 hits and 1 run, issued 2 walks, and recorded 10 strikeouts.
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