Boston.com · Apr 24, 2025
Red Sox pitching falters in 8-5 loss to Mariners
Seattle Mariners' Randy Arozarena slides into second base ahead of the throw to Boston Red Sox second baseman Romy Gonzalez during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)BOSTON (AP) — Right-hander Emerson Hancock struck out a career-high seven batters and J.P. Crawford had four RBIs to help the Seattle Mariners to an 8-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.
Hancock (1-1) allowed two runs on five hits with two walks, lowering his ERA from 12.71 to 7.71. Andrés Muñoz, who entered the game leading the American League in saves, pitched a scoreless ninth for his eighth save of the season.
