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The Red Sox scored early and often on a rain-soaked evening at Fenway Park to beat
The Evil Ones 6-3, and capture the three-game series (two games to one). Until a nearly one hour rain delay,
Rick Porcello was working on a no-hitter—which he took through the sixth inning. He lost that bid in the seventh, but persevered to go seven full and give up no earned runs in
the eventual 6-3 win. The 2016 Cy Young award-winner ended up giving up just two hits, walking none and striking out six. It was one of the best starting pitching performances of the year for Boston—which is saying a
lot this year. The early run support was paced by
Sandy Leon (1-4, RBI),
Mitch Moreland (in for the injured
Hanley Ramirez, 2-3, RBI) and
Mookie Betts (2 RBI). Ramirez was struck on the right wrist, suffering a contusion. He will be further tested on Friday. All in all, a satisfying win that pushed
The Bronx Embalmers back under .500 for the year.
