Bogaerts Home Run, Rodriguez Solid Six-Plus Helps Red Sox Win Tuesday

By KYLE HIGHTOWER
AP Sports Writer

BOSTON (AP) – Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run home run to back Eduardo Rodriguez in his first start at Fenway Park since 2019, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2. Rodriguez, who missed last season due to COVID-19 complications, allowed two runs on three hits over six innings and struck out six for AL East-leading Boston. Matt Andriese, Adam Ottavino and Matt Barnes each worked a scoreless inning in relief. Barnes earned his third save. Randal Grichuk and Bo Bichette homered for Toronto. Blue Jays ace Hyun Jin Ryu took the loss.

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