The Boston Red Sox suffered a disappointing defeat against the Chicago White Sox, losing 8-4 at Fenway Park. Zack Kelly, the Red Sox reliever who took over in the seventh inning, struggled to maintain a two-run lead, allowing a single and hitting two batters, which resulted in the game being tied after he exited. Manager Alex Cora praised Tanner Houck's strong performance and emphasized the need for the bullpen to be more consistent.

Kelly expressed frustration over his performance, citing a lack of confidence and admitting he hasn't been as effective as his ERA suggests. Despite striking out eleven batters across ten innings this season, he has allowed runs in five consecutive outings. The loss drops Boston to 12-11 overall, raising concerns about their bullpen's ability to protect leads.