Tanner Houck shines as Red Sox defeat A's 7-0

In a dominant performance, All-Star pitcher Tanner Houck led the Boston Red Sox to a 7-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Houck limited Oakland to just two hits in six innings, while Connor Wong, Wilyer Abreu, and Masataka Yoshida contributed with home runs. The Red Sox have now won five out of six games against Oakland this season, improving their record to 51-41. Yoshida had a standout game, going 3 for 4 with four RBIs, while Abreu also had a strong performance at the plate. Despite a tense moment in the sixth inning when Boston manager Alex Cora considered a pitching change, he ultimately stuck with Houck, who delivered a crucial final out. Yoshida's early double and Abreu's run-scoring double in the first inning set the tone for Boston's offensive success. Houck struck out seven batters and allowed only two of Oakland's three hits. The Athletics, now 13-35 on the road, faced further setbacks with 1B Tyler Soderstrom placed on the injured list due to a wrist injury. Looking ahead, the Athletics are set to face the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game series, while the Red Sox have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the upcoming game against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park. Houck's stellar performance and the strong offensive showing from Yoshida, Abreu, and Wong have bolstered the Red Sox's momentum as they continue their push for success in the season.