Red Sox 6-1 Cubs: Wilyer Abreu's Two HRs Secure Win, Avoid Sweep

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Boston Red Sox Defeat Chicago Cubs 6-1 in July 20, 2025 Matchup

Wilyer Abreu was the star of the show, homering twice and driving in three runs, as the Boston Red Sox secured a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Wrigley Field. The win helped the Red Sox avoid a series sweep and marked a crucial offensive resurgence after managing just one run in their previous two games following the All-Star break.

Red Sox Offense Explodes with Power

The Red Sox offense broke the game open in the later innings. The decisive moment came in the seventh when Trevor Story led off with a walk, setting the stage for Wilyer Abreu to launch his 19th home run of the season, a drive to right-center off Ryan Pressly, putting Boston ahead to stay. Abreu continued his impressive day in the eighth, adding a two-out solo drive against Ethan Roberts, marking his fourth multi-homer game of the season and fifth of his career. Abreu had previously hit a total of 17 homers in his first two years in the majors.

Alex Bregman further extended Boston's lead in the eighth, connecting for a three-run pinch-hit homer off Drew Pomeranz, cementing the Red Sox's dominant performance.

Garrett Crochet Silences Cubs Bats

On the mound, Red Sox All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet (11-4) delivered a strong performance, earning his fourth consecutive win. In his first start since July 12, Crochet pitched six effective innings, allowing eight hits while striking out five batters and walking two. He skillfully navigated through a bases-loaded jam with two outs in the fifth inning by inducing a fielder's choice from Carson Kelly, preserving Boston's lead and stymieing a potential Cubs rally.

Cubs' Offense Struggles Despite Horton's Efforts

The Chicago Cubs' offense managed only one run despite a sharp outing from starter Cade Horton, who pitched 5 2/3 innings of two-hit ball. The Cubs' lone run came in the second inning when Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a leadoff double and Dansby Swanson followed with an infield single. After Crow-Armstrong was caught stealing third, Swanson raced home from second on Ian Happ's single to right.

Despite having won five of their last six games coming into this contest, the Cubs' bats were largely quieted by Crochet and the Red Sox bullpen.

Boston's Strong July Performance Continues

The Red Sox improved their impressive July record to 12-3 with this victory, showcasing their momentum after a strong run that included 10 consecutive wins prior to this series. The Red Sox also improved their all-time interleague record against the Cubs to 13-14 since the start of interleague play in 1997.

In summary

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on July 20, 2025, at Wrigley Field, largely thanks to a two-homer, three-RBI performance from Wilyer Abreu and a crucial three-run pinch-hit home run by Alex Bregman. Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet earned his 11th win, delivering six effective innings. The Cubs' offense was limited to just one run, squandering a solid outing from their starter Cade Horton. This victory prevented a series sweep for Boston and highlighted their strong 12-3 record in July.

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