Red Sox top Nationals 6-3 behind Contreras and Suárez efforts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Boston Red Sox triumphed over the Washington Nationals 6-3 at Fenway Park on June 29, 2026. Willson Contreras launched an early home run, and Ranger Suárez contributed with a solid six-inning performance, recording eight strikeouts. Despite a late rally from the Nationals, which included a couple of runs, the Red Sox maintained control. The ejection of Contreras for a helmet tap added controversy but did not affect the outcome of the game. The victory marks the Red Sox's sixth win in their last seven games, improving their season record and playoff hopes.
- •Red Sox score five runs in the first three innings
- •Suárez pitches six innings, allowing three runs
- •Contreras hits his 18th home run of the season
- •Nationals score twice late but fall short
- •Red Sox win their sixth in seven games
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox catalyzed by Contreras’ emotion, Suárez’s start, as they beat Nationals 6-3
"The Red Sox entered the game having just swept the Yankees. They faced the Nationals who have one of the best offenses in baseball, but who have the same run differential coming into Monday’s game as the Red Sox (+5). Ranger Suarez looked to continue Boston’s streak of pitching that has been absolutely nails in […]
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