Boston ace tossed a three-hitter for his third career shutout, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Rafael Devers drove in three runs apiece, and the Red Sox trounced the woeful Royals 8-0.
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Eduardo Núñez hits 3-run shot to send Red Sox past Royals
Pinch-hit, three-run homer breaks open close game in the eighth inning, and the Red Sox went on to beat the Royals 8-3.
Yankees beat Red Sox again as bullpen covers 5 1/3 scoreless
Gary Sánchez hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the fifth inning and the New York Yankees bullpen held tight again to beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3.
Red Sox still hopeful despite later pick in MLB draft
Boston’s first choice is the 43rd overall in the major league draft that begins Monday.
DJ LeMahieu leads surging Yankees past Red Sox
LeMahieu homered and hit an RBI double off the wall against Chris Sale, sending the New York Yankees to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Timeout: Boston loses hero and fall guy
The Celtics’ John Havlicek was hailed a hero when he stole an inbound pass during the 1965 Eastern finals, but Bill Buckner was treated like pariah by Red Sox fans after his blunder at first base during the 1986 World Series.
Red Sox opener vs. Yankees postponed; Gregorius may return next week
Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius has nearly recovered from Tommy John surgery and could rejoin New York during a trip that starts Tuesday at Toronto.
Indians get season-high 18 hits, beat Red Sox 14-9
Carlos Santana homered and hit Cleveland’s first triple of the season, Greg Allen had a pair of three-baggers and the Indians pounded out a season-high 18 hits in a 14-9 win over the Boston Red Sox
Indians rally for five in ninth to beat Red Sox
Roberto Perez and Greg Allen homered for Cleveland during a five-run ninth inning as the Indians rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5.
Devers homers, Red Sox avoid sweep with 4-1 win over Astros
Rafael Devers homered off Justin Verlander, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of two errors by the Houston Astros to avoid a series sweep with a 4-1 victory