Jonny Gomes walk-off homer gives Red Sox doubleheader sweep of Rays
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
BOSTON — Jonny Gomes hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, completing a doubleheader sweep. Daniel Nava was aboard on a leadoff walk when Gomes followed with a towering shot off Joel Peralta (1-3) that cleared the Green Monster and bounced off …
Friday, June 14, 2013
BALTIMORE — Chris Davis singled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the 13th inning, giving the Baltimore Orioles an exhausting 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the opener of a four-game series between AL East contenders. Danny Valencia homered for the Orioles, who moved into second place and within …
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Alfredo Aceves had another successful spot start. Aceves threw six solid innings, Daniel Nava homered and the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday night. “Ace gave us a huge lift today,” Boston manager John Farrell said. “He did an excellent job, and …