Overview

• Walker Buehler delivered five-plus innings with three runs allowed and zero walks, marking his most effective start since June 11.
• Boston’s lineup has racked up 61 runs over its past seven games, fueling a 10-3 win that became the franchise’s 10,000th victory.
• Alex Cora praised Buehler’s performance and said it strengthened the veteran’s case to retain his spot in the rotation after a 1-4 stretch.
• The Nationals placed starter Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain, compounding Washington’s pitching depth issues.
• The Red Sox posted double-digit runs in consecutive games against Washington, extending their offensive surge in D.C.