Red Sox secure 5-2 victory over Rockies as Sonny Gray strikes out 11

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Red Sox secure 5-2 victory over Rockies as Sonny Gray strikes out 11
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The Boston Red Sox defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on June 23 in Denver. Sonny Gray recorded 11 strikeouts while allowing one run over seven innings. Wilyer Abreu and Nate Eaton each contributed two runs, with Eaton going 3 for 4. The Red Sox improved their road record to 20-20. Justin Slaten and Garrett Whitlock filled in the later innings to secure the victory. Boston will send Ranger Suarez to the mound for the rubber match against Kyle Freeland on June 24.

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  • Sonny Gray improved his record to 9-1 this season.
  • Wilyer Abreu homered and drove in two runs.
  • Nate Eaton also had two RBIs and went 3 for 4.
  • Boston allowed 6 hits and 3 walks against Colorado.
  • Red Sox and Rockies meet again on June 24 in the final game of the series.
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Wilyer Abreu and Nate Eaton drove in two runs each to back an 11-strikeout performance from Sonny Gray and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Tuesday night. Gray (9-1) allowed a run on six hits with three walks in seven innings. The right-hander's 11 strikeouts were a season high and he matched his season high with 93 pitches — 65 for strikes.

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