Tigers play Red Sox in 1st of 3-game series
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Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Max Fried allowed three hits over eight scoreless innings, and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to a season-high five with a 4-0 win over
Brice Matthews led the Houston Astros to a 6-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox with a three-run homer and a key defensive catch, while Christian Walker contributed significantly before exiting due to injury.
The Red Sox needed a comfortable win and got one Saturday behind a dominant Garrett Crochet and a 10-run ninth inning at Camden Yards.
Yordan Alvarez had his chances to rally the Astros but Houston's slugger was styimed by the Red Sox.
BOSTON — Whether it is the quality of their arms or the ineptitude of their opponents’ bats — or perhaps a mix of both — the Yankees pitching staff is at it again. Max Fried became the latest starter to throw up a string of zeroes,
Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer, Jake Bennett gave up a run over five innings to earn the victory in his major league debut and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night.