Red Sox complete sweep of As behind Cord

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Red Sox complete sweep of As behind Cord

Red Sox complete sweep of A's behind Cordero, Hill June 5 sharefacebooktwitterredditlink OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Franchy Cordero hit a three-run homer off Frankie Montas in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a 5-2 victory Sunday.Rich Hill pitched three-hit ball over six innings and had five strikeouts. Rafael Devers homered and drove in two runs as the Red Sox extended their winning streak to four and got back to .500 (27-27) for the first time Ryan Hartman Jersey since April 22.The As lost their seventh straight and fell to 7-23 at home the worst record in the majors and the second-worst in franchise history through 30 games. The 1920 Philadelphia As started 6-23-1 at home.Montas (2-6) retired 14 of 15 following a rocky first inning before a throwing error by third baseman Kevin Smith in the sixth helped set up Bostons big inning.After Devers walked and Xander Bogaerts reached on the error, Alex Verdugo flew out and Trevor Story popped out. As manager Mark Kotsay made a mound visit, then Cordero hit the next pitch into the left field stands.Hill (2-3) bounced back from his worst start of the season to beat the As for the second time in nine career appearances. The 42-year-old Dan Hamhuis Kids Jersey lefty didnt walk a batter and set down 16 straight after Ramn Laureanos RBI double in the first before leaving following Jed Lowries leadoff single in the seventh.Devers hit an RBI single in the first and homered leading off the eighth.Montas had seven strikeouts in six innings, but lost his fifth straight. Winle s since April 18, he allowed six hits and four runs (one earned).SHORT HOPSSix of Devers 11 home runs have been solo shots. ... The As have been shut out three times and held to one run three times over Montas last nine starts. ... The Red Sox have won eight of their last 11 on the road. ... The 1-9 homestand is the second worst in Oakland history. They went 0-6 at the Coliseum from April 29-May 4 earlier this year.TRAINERS ROOMRed Sox: LHP Chris Sale will throw another bullpen Tuesday, then face hitters Friday. ... RHP Hansel Robles (back spasms) will pitch an inning for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday and could rejoin the big league club Thursday. ... LHP James Paxton (elbow surgery) is throwing up to 120 feet and has been pushing management to allow him back on the mound soon. ... J.D. Martinez was given the day off as part of manager Alex Coras plan to rest his veteran players over the next week.Athletics: OF Stephen Egor Afanasyev Kids Jersey Piscotty (calf strain) has progre sed to hitting in the cage, but will remain in Oakland to continue his rehab during the teams road trip.UP NEXTRed Sox: RHP Michael Wacha (3-1, 2.43 ERA) faces the Angels in Anaheim on Monday. Wacha has allowed two earned runs or fewer and four hits or le s in seven of his eight starts.Athletics: After an off day, LHP Cole Irvin (2-2, 2.96) pitches against the Braves in Atlanta on Tuesday NHL Nashville Predators Jacket . Irvin has allowed one home run over his previous six starts. __More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports in this topic American League Major League Baseball Cole Irvin Chris Sale Hansel Robles James Paxton J.D. Martinez Xander Bogaerts Alex Verdugo Stephen Piscotty Michael Wacha Frankie Montas Rafael Devers Oakland Athletics share World Cup fans find booze at hotels, Qatar's 1 liquor store Qatar's strict rules regarding alcohol have drawn attention as it hosts the World Cup 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Sterling leaves England World Cup camp after home break-in England forward Raheem Sterling has left his teams World Cup camp in Qatar and returned Ryan Johansen Men Jersey to the U.K. after a break-in at his home 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Ronaldo looks to shine like Mbapp and Me si at World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo has been overshadowed by the brilliance of Lionel Me si and Kylian Mbapp so far at the World Cup 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Ottawa hosts Los Angeles after Giroux's 2-goal game The Ottawa Senators host the Los Angeles Kings after Claude Giroux's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Senators' 5-2 win 2 HOURS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Penguins host the Blue Jackets following Kapanen's hat trick The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Kasperi Kapanen's hat trick against the St. Louis Blues in the Penguins' 6-2 win 2 HOURS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS
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