Red Sox Batter the Reds in Fenway Firestorm

The Cincinnati Reds were caught in a Boston blizzard of base knocks Monday night, falling 13-6 to the Red Sox in a slugfest at Fenway Park. It was a rough night on the mound for Reds rookie Chase Burns, who was tagged for seven runs and recorded just one out in his second major league start.

Boston’s Wilyer Abreu made history with not just one, but two jaw-dropping home runs—a grand slam and an inside-the-park solo shot—becoming just the sixth player in MLB history to accomplish that feat in the same game. Abreu’s fireworks overshadowed a strong effort from Reds slugger Austin Hays, who tallied a solo homer and a two-run triple to keep Cincinnati within striking distance.

Garrett Crochet kept the Sox in control with nine strikeouts across six innings, while the Reds bullpen worked to steady the ship after the early collapse. Cincinnati, who had won five of their last seven, will look to bounce back tonight and rediscover their groove.