First off, can we appreciate how brisk this game went? One hour and 57 minutes! Granted, neither offense could do much, but if this isn’t the definition of the pitch clock doing its thing, I don't know how much more you can ask of it.
The good: Garrett Whitlock absolutely stymied the Angels’ bats. Seven strong frames, three hits, two walks, five strikeouts, and only one run given up, he looked as tremendous and efficient as any time he’s been a starter. Whit becomes the first Red Sox starter this season to toss six innings, let alone seven.