Red Sox Scores: August 20, 2017

Game No. 123

Jackie Bradley Jr.’s two-run triple in the second inning would be all the Red Sox would need to defeat their rivals, though he and Sandy León combined to add another three runs. Starter Rick Porcello allowed only three hits, including New York’s only run, a solo homer by Brett Gardner, to help the Sox pick up the win and a five-game lead on top of the A.L. East.

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