Max Kepler got Minnesota’s first hit, singling with one out in the fifth to start a two-run rally that turned out to be the only offense for the Twins. They also got a solo homer from Dozier (his 17th) in the second.
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Gibson finished eight innings, yielding just two hits, one run, one walk, and struck out six. It’s evident that they’re anxious he could come back to haunt them if they outright release him and he signs with another team in the division or AL competitor.
Closer Brandon Kintzler got his seventh save, preserving the lead in a wild bottom half of the ninth.
FOWLER RETURNS TO CUBS: Dexter Fowler led off the first with a homer and drove in three runs in his first game back from the disabled list, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.
“Unable to really mount any kind of threat throughout the first eight innings”, Red Sox manager John Farrell said.
Every win recently seems to provide another standout offensive performance by a member of the Boston Red Sox.
Orioles 4, Yankees 1: Chris Tillman tied for the major league lead with his 14th victory, pitching four-hit ball for seven innings and helping depleted Baltimore avert a four-game sweep at Yankee Stadium.The Orioles had lost four straight overall, costing them their lead in the AL East. Tillman (14-2) matched White Sox ace Chris Sale for the most victories in the majors.
This week, the Giants made their first visit to Fenway Park since 2007 and just their second since the start of interleague play. Miguel Sano knocked in the victor with a single in the sixth. He was replaced in right by utility man Michael Martinez.
On a warm summer night during which Rod Carew threw out the first pitch while being recognized for his heart health awareness campaign and David Ortiz began to play his final games against the team that drafted him, Duffey, 5-7, found out how quickly runs can accumulate here. “It just doesn’t work out all the time”, said David Ortiz, who grounded into a double play with the bases loaded in the ninth. Dozier tried to hustle to second base before Betts’ throw got there, and the speedy Twin was ruled safe despite Pedroia making a nice scoop to get a tag on. “He hustled as much as he could and nearly beat it out”. The ride went for a 10-6 record and a 3.85 ERA, with hopes that his sophomore year would turn out even better. “That’s the name of the game”. “It makes it easy when the guys score 11 runs or 12 runs, but today was an all-around good day”.
“It got ugly”, Twins manager Paul Molitor said.
The Red Sox got a leadoff homer Betts for the second straight night. Boston has won three straight and nine of 10.
-Mookie Betts came out of the game in the top of the fifth inning with right knee soreness. “Of the three outfield positions, right field is clearly his best”.
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“We wouldn’t take any risks with Mookie certainly”, Farrell said.
