Boston.com · Jun 3, 2018
Andrew Benintendi’s blast fuels Red Sox past Astros
Andrew Benintendi hits a two-run home run as Astros catcher Max Stassi reaches for the pitch during the seventh inning Saturday.HOUSTON (AP) — Andrew Benintendi and Christian Vazquez homered during a three-run seventh inning that lifted the Boston Red Sox over the Houston Astros 5-4 on Saturday night.
Former Cy Young Award winners Justin Verlander and David Price each pitched six innings before handing off to the bullpens. Will Harris (1-3) allowed homers to Vazquez and Benintendi in the seventh, setting up Price (6-4) for a victory.
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— Red Sox (@RedSox) June 3, 2018
Craig Kimbrel earned his 19th save by striking out two during a scoreless ninth.
