On July 4, 2025, the Boston Red Sox played against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The Red Sox won with a score of 11-2. Lucas Giolito was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 4-1. Trevor Story had a strong performance for the Red Sox, hitting a home run and driving in four runs. Jarren Duran also contributed with three RBIs and two hits. This win brings the Red Sox’s record to 43-45, while the Nationals fall to 37-50. The Red Sox scored first in the second inning with two runs. The game remained close until the fifth inning when Boston scored seven more runs. This gave them a big lead over the Nationals. The Nationals scored their first run in the sixth inning. Boston added two more runs in the eighth. The Nationals scored one more in the ninth, but it wasn’t enough. The Red Sox won with a final score of 11–2.

Trevor Story was a standout player for the Red Sox. He had four hits and drove in four runs. His performance included a home run, which helped the team build a big lead.

Lucas Giolito was the winning pitcher for the Red Sox. He pitched over seven innings and allowed just one run. He also struck out seven batters, keeping the Nationals’ hitters off balance.

Michael Soroka took the loss for the Nationals. He struggled through four innings, giving up seven runs. Despite striking out six, he couldn’t keep the Red Sox from scoring.

What’s Next

The Red Sox improved their record to 43-45 with the win. This places them 4th in the East division. They are working to climb higher in the standings as the season progresses. The Nationals, now with a record of 37-50, remain at the bottom of the East division. This game highlighted the gap between the two teams in the standings. The Red Sox will look to build on this victory in their upcoming games.

The Boston Red Sox will continue their series against the Washington Nationals. Their next game is scheduled for Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 4:05 PM. The game will take place at Nationals Park, with the Red Sox playing as the visiting team. The series will wrap up on Sunday, July 6, before the Red Sox return home to face the Colorado Rockies on July 7.

The Washington Nationals will also face the Red Sox again on July 5, at 4:05 PM. They will finish this series on July 6. Afterward, the Nationals will travel to St. Louis to play a series against the Cardinals starting on Tuesday, July 8. This series at Busch Stadium will include three games through July 10.

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