Red Sox Defeat Diamondbacks 11-1 in Series Opener

The Boston Red Sox achieved an 11-1 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, marking the start of a three-game series at Fenway Park.

Mickey Gasper and Willson Contreras each contributed a solo home run as part of a 16-hit performance by the Red Sox. Caleb Durbin and Ceddanne Rafaela each recorded three hits, while Gasper and Wilyer Abreu drove in two runs apiece. Brayan Bello earned the win, allowing one run on three hits over 4 2/3 innings.

The Diamondbacks placed second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list prior to the game, with reports indicating he did not arrive at the stadium. The Red Sox took an early lead, scoring two runs in the second inning and extending their advantage throughout the game, ultimately scoring three runs in the fifth and two in the sixth to secure the win.