On Wednesday night, Tanner Houck put on an outstanding performance for the Boston Red Sox as they shut out the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 in a complete game. This was Houck’s first complete game shutout in his MLB career and he did it with just 94 pitches, making it an impressive feat.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora was impressed with Houck’s control and efficiency throughout the game, stating that there was never a consideration of turning to the bullpen. This impressive performance came at a crucial time for the Red Sox, as they were coming off two consecutive losses and dealing with injuries in their starting rotation.
Houck allowed only three hits, struck out nine batters, and walked zero in the Red Sox’s victory. The game was completed in just one hour and 49 minutes, making it the shortest nine-inning MLB game since 2010.
With Houck’s gem, the Red Sox improved to a 10-9 record for the season. They will look to split their series against the Guardians before heading to Pittsburgh for a three-game series.
