On Friday night, the Boston Red Sox opened up a series with the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox won by a score of 6-4.
Sonny Gray went 6.0 innings, allowing four runs (with six strikeouts).
Contreras Makes Bold Gray Statement
GettySonny Gray #54 of the Boston Red Sox throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on August 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
After the game, Willson Contreras was asked about Gray (via WEEI Red Sox Network).
Reporter: “I know he’s upset with the homers, but this is what he’s done over and over again. His 16 wins is not a coincidence. After that he goes two great innings to give you length to save the bullpen a little bit. What can you say about the year Sonny’s having?”
Contreras: “I mean, Sonny’s one of the best pitchers in baseball right now… He’s doing it from his first game until now. We’re already finishing August. I feel like he’s a little bit tired, but he’s a professional. He grinds. He’s a grinder and he’s a gamer, so he won’t give up. He gave up some hard contact today, but that’s rare when you see that out of him. At the same time, he battled with whatever he had and he pitched a great game.”
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Looking At Gray
GettySonny Gray #54 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the dugout after pitching the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on August 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Gray is in the middle of his 14th MLB season (and first with Boston).
Right now, the three-time All-Star is 16-3 with a 2.79 ERA in 24 starts.
He has also spent time with the Athletics, Reds, Cardinals, Twins and Yankees.
Looking At Contreras
GettyWillson Contreras #40 of the Boston Red Sox is walked during the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on August 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Contreras is in the middle of his 11th MLB season (and first with Boston).
The 2016 World Series Champion is currently batting .285 with 115 hits, 26 home runs, 78 RBIs, 65 runs and three stolen bases in 117 games.
He has also spent time with the Cubs and Cardinals.
Looking At The Red Sox Right Now
The Red Sox are the third-place team in the American League East with a 69-59 record in 128 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 32-32 in 64 games at home).
Boston Red Sox Star Willson Contreras Makes Bold Sonny Gray Statement