The Boston Red Sox defeated the Washington Nationals 6-4, completing a three-game sweep. Garrett Crochet pitched five innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven, leading the majors with 151 strikeouts. Ceddanne Rafaela contributed with a ninth-inning solo homer. Boston's four runs in the first inning were critical, while Washington's struggles continued, dropping them to a season-high 16 games under .500. The Nationals also fired their manager and general manager following the defeat. Jordan Hicks secured the save despite a late threat from Washington.
Left-hander Garrett Crochet allowed two runs and struck out seven in five innings, leading the majors with 151 strikeouts as the Red Sox beat Washington 6-4.
Trevor Story homered, contributing to the Red Sox's 6-4 victory, completing a three-game sweep over the Nationals who are experiencing their sixth consecutive losing season.
Garrett Crochet's strong performance and Ceddanne Rafaela's ninth-inning solo homer were pivotal in the Red Sox's comeback to above .500 for the first time since June 22.
The Nationals, suffering from a season-high 16 games under .500, are grappling with the consequences of firing their manager and general manager after the loss.
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