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**Summary:**

The Boston Red Sox continued their offensive surge, defeating the Washington Nationals 10-3 on Saturday and securing the series win. A seven-run third inning, highlighted by Jarren Duran’s two-run triple and Ceddanne Rafaela’s two-run homer, propelled the Red Sox to their historic 10,000th franchise win. Walker Buehler earned his first road win since April, delivering a much-needed solid outing. The Red Sox offense continues to make smart decisions at the plate, prioritizing hitting fastballs.

**News Article:**

**Red Sox Blast Past Nationals, Secure Series Victory, and Reach 10,000 Win Milestone**

WASHINGTON – The Boston Red Sox offense showed no signs of slowing down Saturday, following up their Fourth of July fireworks with a decisive 10-3 victory over the Washington Nationals and securing the series win. The win marked a significant milestone for the franchise, making them only the fifth team (since 1901) to reach 10,000 victories.

The Red Sox exploded for seven runs in the third inning against Nationals starter Mitchell Parker, with Jarren Duran’s two-run triple and Ceddanne Rafaela’s two-run home run leading the charge. Romy Gonzalez also contributed significantly, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs. Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela had multi-hit games as well.

“I think offensively we’re in a good spot,” said Red Sox manager Alex Cora. “We went through a bad stretch [offensively] a few weeks ago and now we’re in a good one.”

Veteran right-hander Walker Buehler, seeking to regain his form, delivered a solid performance, pitching five-plus innings and allowing three runs (two earned). Buehler, who had struggled in June, showed improvement in his command, throwing 65 of his 100 pitches for strikes.

“No homers, no walks, that’s the first box checked for me,” Buehler said. “Today, there was some genuine difference in the delivery. Confidence is a big thing in this game.”

Key defensive plays by Duran and Anthony helped to stifle Nationals rallies and protect the Red Sox’s lead. The Red Sox bullpen, with Greg Weissert, Brennan Bernardino and Jorge Alcala, combined for four scoreless innings of relief.

The Red Sox have now won five of their last seven games, with the team’s focus on attacking fastballs proving to be a recipe for success.

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