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1) Boston dropped to two games under .500 (22-24) as their old ace outdueled their new ace. The Sox entered the top of the ninth behind only 2-1. But Liam Hendriks walked two batters, then Brennan Bernardino issued three walks, including two bases-loaded walks.

The Red Sox's current ace and former ace dueled for seven innings, but Boston missed opportunities to get Crochet a win.