Bennett’s One-Hit Gem
Rookie left-hander Jake Bennett tossed six innings of one-hit ball on July 17, striking out three and earning his fourth straight win as the Boston Red Sox downed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-0 to complete a 10-game winning streak. Bennett issued one early walk, retired nine straight batters and threw 65 pitches. Masataka Yoshida and Carlos Narváez homered; Narváez and Jarren Duran each drove in three.
Nationals Rout Athletics 23-4
The Washington Nationals routed the Athletics 23-4 on July 17.
Braves Rout Rangers 15-1
The Atlanta Braves routed the Texas Rangers 15-1 on July 17.