Brewers Outlast Red Sox in Fenway Opener

BOSTON (Interstat) — The Milwaukee Brewers capitalized on a four-run fourth inning to defeat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Monday at Fenway Park. The Brewers, who improved to 8-2, sent nine men to the plate in the fourth, scoring on an error, RBI singles by Christian Yelich and Garrett Mitchell, and a bases-loaded walk.

Boston’s Willson Contreras went 3 for 3 with a solo homer in the ninth and two RBIs. The Red Sox fell to 2-8. Milwaukee’ Brandon Woodruff allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings. Aaron Ashby earned the win in relief, and Angel Zerpa got the save despite Contreras’ homer. Boston starter Garrett Whitlock took the loss. The game time was 3:13 before a crowd of 35,107.