Boston Red Sox, Willson Contreras and St. Louis Cardinals
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The Boston Red Sox did a lot right on Sunday.
Jordan Walker continued his torrid start to the 2026 season, but Andre Pallante had a disappointing start while Brayan Bello was impressive as the Boston Red Sox clobbered the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3 Sunday afternoon.
Instant reactions as the Red Sox (6-9) score early and often to beat the Cardinals, 7-2, in the rubber game of a three-game series to open the second road trip of 2026.
The Boston Red Sox made a trade with the Atlanta Braves (in 2023) that can be looked at as a big mistake for the franchise.
Surez made his third start in a Red Sox jersey and it was his best one yet. The lefty went six shutout innings against the St. Louis Cardinals and struck out six batters. After losing against the Cardinals on Friday, the Red Sox needed to bounce back. Surez gave the Red Sox exactly what they needed.
The Boston Red Sox's offense took a step in the right direction on Saturday. Boston took down the St. Louis Cardinals, 7-1. It was the first time this season that Boston scored seven runs or more in a contest.