Red Sox secure fifth straight win but suffer key injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 3:25 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on July 8, improving their road trip record and getting closer to.500. Jake Bennett threw seven scoreless innings, earning his third consecutive win. However, the victory was marred by injuries to first baseman Willson Contreras and second baseman Anthony Seigler, who both exited the game in the third inning. The team must quickly assess their roster as they prepare for a getaway game on July 9 against the same opponent.
- •Red Sox achieve their fifth straight victory over the White Sox.
- •Jake Bennett improved to 4-3, blanking the White Sox over seven innings.
- •Willson Contreras and Anthony Seigler left the game due to injury.
- •The Red Sox have four games remaining on their nine-game road trip.
- •Patrick Sandoval is set for his season debut in the next game.
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox reactions: Fifth straight win comes at a cost with more injuries
"Boston remained undefeated on its road trip, but there were losses of another variety with some injuries.
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