Wilyer Abreu's two home runs led the Red Sox to a 6-1 win over the Cubs, boosting their July record to 12-3.

Wilyer Abreu's two home runs and three RBIs led the Boston Red Sox to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs, avoiding a series sweep. Abreu's strong performance helped the Red Sox rally after scoring only one run in their previous two games post-All-Star break. Garrett Crochet secured his fourth straight win with six effective innings pitched. The Red Sox improved to 12-3 in July with this win.