Adam Duvall hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox beat Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5. Alex Verdugo became the first player in Red Sox history and the third major leaguer overall to hit a leadoff homer in the first inning in three straight games, driving the second pitch from Julio Urías into Los Angeles’ bullpen. Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking two-run homer for the Dodgers, who won the opener of the three-game series 7-4 on Friday night. Playing his second game against his former team, Betts went 3 for 6. But he also committed a run-scoring error while playing second base in the eighth and made the final out with the bases loaded.
“We’re producers not directors,” Betts said of his last out. “Produced a good swing. Can’t direct where it goes.”Former Dodger Justin Turner also homered for Boston, tying it at 2 with a solo shot over the Monster in the fourth.
Like Friday, there was a large contingent of Dodgers fans that broke into chants of “Let’s Go Dodgers!” numerous times. Trailing 4-2 in the sixth, Duvall hit a towering fly that settled into the first row of Monster seats. Reese McGuire added an RBI single later in the inning.Brennan Bernardino got the victory, striking out the only batter he faced. Schreiber worked the ninth for his first save of the season.THEY STILL REMEMBER“Every day,” he said. “I’ve learned to embrace it years ago because it’s a big compliment to be associated and held in such a positive regard. I get it all the time.
In 2004, when he was playing for the Red Sox in the ALCS against the Yankees, Roberts stole second base before scoring the tying run in Game 4 with Boston trailing 3-0 in the series. The Red Sox won that game in extra innings and went on to become the only team in MLB history to rebound from an 0-3 deficit before winning the World Series.Dodgers: Left-hander Clayton Kershaw threw a bullpen about three hours before the game.
Red Sox: Closer Kenley Jansen, who left Wednesday’s game with right hamstring tightness, threw a live BP session. He says he’ll be available on Sunday. “Everything feels great and I’ll be ready ,” he said. “Just let it go in game speed.” … Manager Alex Cora said outfielder Jarren Duran will see a doctor on Monday. … Shortstop Pablo Reyes came out with left elbow pain.Boston right-hander Tanner Houck makes his second start since coming off the injured list in the series finale on Sunday.
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