Bennett, Cheng lead the Red Sox past the White Sox, 5-0
[July 09, 2026]
CHICAGO (AP) — 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.
He struck out four and walked one. |
Boston Red Sox's Tsung-Che Cheng of Taiwan, celebrates with teammates
after scoring on a one-run double by Ceddanne Rafaela during the third
inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago,
Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) |
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Cheng had an RBI single in the third to give the Red Sox a 1-0
lead, and Ceddanne Rafaela drove in Cheng two batters later.
Anthony Seigler came across on a wild pitch from Davis Martin
(9-4), but Seigler left the game after a collision with catcher
Kyle Teel at the plate.
Willson Contreras, who committed to the Home Run Derby before
the game, also left the game with an injury. He fouled a ball
off of his left foot, initially remained in, but was taken out
with one out in the bottom of the third.
Carlos Narváez hit an RBI single of his own and Cheng added his
second RBI of the night in the fourth.
For the White Sox, Luisangel Acuña went 2 for 2.
Up next
LHP Patrick Sandoval was set to make his Red Sox debut against
White Sox LHP Anthony Kay (6-3, 4.39 ERA) on Thursday in the
series finale. Sandoval was activated Monday after a two-year
recovery from Tommy John surgery.
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