Red Sox Beat Brewers 2-1

The Boston Red Sox beat the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday afternoon 2-1 to win, avoiding the sweep. The Red Sox seem to like playing on Sundays, as they are a major league-best 9-0 on Sundays.

The Red Sox are 13-8 in days games, while they are 14-19 at night. Their record is 27-26.

Tanner Houck started for the Red Sox and was outstanding, allowing just 7 hits in 6.0 innings. He struck out 7 and walked just 1. He lowered his ERA to 1.90

Justin Slated picked up the win and is now 3-2. Kenley Jansen picked up his 9th save of the season.

Wilyer Abreu was 3-4 with a leadoff triple in the 4th inning, and singles in the 1st and 8th innings.

Davide Hamilton was 1-3 with a single in the 3rd inning and then stole 2nd and 3rd bases.

Ceddanne Rafaela was 2-3 with a double in the 8th inning, scoring the game-winning run.

Boston plays at Baltimore for a quick 3-game road trip. Monday's pregame begins at 12:05 p.m. with the 1st pitch at 1:05 p.m.. Hear the game on AM 1370 WDEA.

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