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Red Sox shut out White Sox 5-0 behind strong pitching from Bennett

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:31 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Red Sox shut out White Sox 5-0 behind strong pitching from Bennett

Summary

Jake Bennett allowed four hits over seven innings as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on July 8. Tsung-Che Cheng contributed significantly, recording his first multi-RBI game. Boston's victory marks their fifth consecutive win, bringing their record to 10 wins in 12 games. The Red Sox took an early lead with an RBI single from Cheng and added more runs in the third and fourth innings. The game saw some injuries, with Willson Contreras and Anthony Seigler leaving the contest early. The series finale features Patrick Sandoval making his debut for the Red Sox against White Sox pitcher Anthony Kay.

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By the Numbers

•Bennett improves to 4-3 with a strong outing.
•Cheng drives in two runs, highlighting his performance.
•Red Sox secure fifth straight win with a 5-0 score.
•Contreras and Seigler leave the game due to injuries.
•Next game features Sandoval's Red Sox debut against Kay.

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2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Bennett, Cheng lead the Red Sox past the White Sox, 5-0

What they're saying

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Jake Bennett allowed four hits in seven innings, Tsung-Che Cheng had his first multi-RBI game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. Boston has won 10 of 12 and and 13 of its last 18. Bennett (4-3) has allowed more than two runs just twice in eight starts.
— Yahoo Sports

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