Kelly drilled a single into the left field corner, scoring Nick Ahmed with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks over the struggling Boston Red Sox.
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Ramon Laureano nails another runner, Athletics beat Red Sox again
Center fielder threw out another Boston runner in a key spot, and Oakland Athletics kept the Red Sox stumbling with a 7-3 win.
Mookie Betts’ grounder hits 3B bag, Red Sox beat A’s to end four-game skid
Two-out grounder hit the third base bag and popped into the outfield for a tie-breaking, two-run double in the ninth inning.
Red Sox farm report: Another pitching prospect close to Portland
Bryan Mata, 19, is starting the season at advanced Class A Salem, but might be promoted to the Sea Dogs this summer.
Mike Fiers, three A’s relievers shut down Red Sox
Fiers gave Oakland another stellar start and the Athletics made Matt Chapman’s homer stand in a 1-0 win over Chris Sale and the Boston Red Sox.
Mitch Moreland’s 3-run homer in ninth gives Red Sox first win of season
Pinch-hit home run turns two-run deficit into one-run advantage.
Scherzer highest-paid player, Red Sox top payroll list again
Washington pitcher Max Scherzer took over from Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout as baseball’s highest-paid player and the champion Boston Red Sox remained the sport’s biggest spender for the second straight year, according to a study by The Associated Press.
Defending champ Red Sox open against already 2-0 Mariners
Before the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox take the field to begin the regular season, they’re already playing catch up in the American League race.
On Baseball: All the makings are in order for a Red Sox repeat
Boston has made the right moves to defend its World Series title in 2019.
Spring preview: Red Sox looking to close the deal on a World Series repeat
But a big question looms: Who will close?