This was an exhausting game to watch. A 17 minute rain delay seemed to change the complexion of this one. The rain put some rust on the Red Sox, making defense look sloppy, pitching look inconsistent and the offense cooled off for the most part until late.
Still, this is a massive win for the Red Sox and a big sweep heading into a seven-game home stand that should be winnable. The amount of bullpen usage isn’t completely ideal given tomorrow’s starter but it was necessary considering the jams the Sox worked themselves into in multiple innings.