The Red Sox offense was limited to three hits by Cleveland right-handed starter Xzavion Curry and a trio of relievers. Boston struck out seven times through eight innings. Boston had a runner in scoring position in the fifth inning after Wilyer Abreu opened the frame with a lead-off walk and stole second base. However, Ceddanne Rafaela flied out for the final out of the inning. Boston did not have a runner in scoring position thereafter.
The lack of offense overshadowed another impressive start from Kutter Crawford, and new defensive lineup that played well through seven innings. Rafaela started the game at shortstop for the first time this season, a move Alex Cora said was made to get Abreu into the lineup against a right-hander.
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