The Boston Red Sox defeated the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday at Fenway Park, extending their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Home runs from Wilson Contreras and Caleb Durbin powered the victory, according to an AP report.
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Boston opened the scoring when Contreras hit a three-run home run, his 18th of the season.
Two batters later, Durbin followed with a solo home run to left field, giving the Red Sox an early 4-1 lead.
Despite his offensive contribution, Contreras was ejected in the third inning after mocking the ABS challenge helmet tap following a checked swing strikeout.
Additional runs for Boston came via sacrifice flies by Wilyer Abreu in the second inning and Carlos Narváez in the third inning.
Pitching Dominance Continues
Ranger Suarez earned the win to improve his record to 4-3, striking out eight batters and allowing three runs on five hits across six innings.
The performance marked Boston's 12th consecutive quality start, placing the rotation two games shy of the franchise record of 14 consecutive quality starts set in 1988.
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During this 12-game stretch, Boston starting pitchers have compiled a 6-1 record alongside a 1.75 ERA.
The Red Sox have now won eight of their last 11 matchups overall.
The Washington offense was led by James Wood, who launched a 441-foot solo home run in the first inning for his 21st homer of the year.
CJ Abrams later ended an 0-for-15 slump with a two-run double with the bases loaded in the sixth inning.
Nationals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas dropped to 2-7 after giving up six runs on nine hits while striking out three over seven innings.
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Washington right-hander Cade Cavalli is scheduled to face Boston left-hander Connelly Early in the second game of the series on Tuesday.
