Diamondbacks Beat Red Sox 12-2 with Suárez's Grand Slam
- Eugenio Suárez hit a grand slam and got five RBIs in the game.
- Ryne Nelson pitched six strong innings for the Diamondbacks.
- Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Boston Red Sox 12-2 in a dominant performance.
BOSTON (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks showcased their offensive prowess on Friday night, defeating the Boston Red Sox 12-2 at Fenway Park. Eugenio Suárez led the charge with a grand slam, marking his 19th home run of the season and contributing to a three-hit, five-RBI performance. This victory was bolstered by a strong outing from pitcher Ryne Nelson, who delivered six solid innings, allowing only two runs and striking out seven batters. The Diamondbacks, who now sit atop the National League wild-card standings, amassed a total of 16 hits during the game. Alongside Suárez, both Josh Bell and Geraldo Perdomo contributed significantly with three hits each. The Red Sox managed to score early in the first inning, with Jarren Duran doubling and later crossing home plate on a double from Abreu, but they struggled to keep pace with Arizona's offensive onslaught. As the game progressed, the Diamondbacks extended their lead, particularly in the sixth inning when Suárez capitalized on a 1-0 pitch from reliever Josh Winckowski, sending the ball into the Green Monster seats for his fifth career grand slam. Arizona added two more runs in the ninth, with Perdomo driving in another run and Corbin Carroll contributing a sacrifice fly. In roster news, the Red Sox faced setbacks with outfielder Tyler O’Neill scratched from the lineup due to finger inflammation, and pitcher James Paxton being placed on the 60-day injured list. Looking ahead, Arizona's Zac Gallen is set to start against Boston's Kutter Crawford in the next matchup.