Red Sox 10, Nats 3

 

The Sox return to .500! Hurray, we're merely mediocre once again! 

Seriously, though, another big-bat win. Rafaela hit the only homer, a 395-foot shot to deep left in the seven-run third inning. All the other runs were on RBI singles, doubles, a Jarren Duran triple, and one Washington fielding error. 

Buehler picks up his sixth win of the season, going five innings with two strikeouts. 

The Sox are still mired in fourth place, six back from New York and still closer to last place than first. They're two games back from qualifying for a wild card spot.

Tomorrow's game is at 1:35 - let's go for the sweep!