Red Sox Host the Reds in First of 3-Game Series
- On Monday night, Reds rookie Chase Burns faces Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet at Fenway Park, starting at 7:10 p.m. ET.
- The Reds at 44-40 ride momentum, while the Red Sox, on a 1-7 slide, seek to reverse their losing streak before facing Burns at Fenway.
- Burns struck out the first five batters and allowed six hits with eight strikeouts, while Crochet leads the AL with a 2.06 ERA, highlighting contrasting performances.
- The Reds' 5-4 win in 11 innings, highlighted by Benson's bases-loaded single, reduces their gap to the Cubs to five games.
- If the Reds win, they could move closer to playoff contention; the Red Sox must reverse their slump to keep postseason hopes alive at Fenway.
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