Martinez tucks 14th homer around Pesky's Pole

Martinez's solo homer BOSTON -- J.D. Martinez belted a first-pitch leadoff home run in the second inning, giving the Red Sox a 1-0 lead against the Orioles at Fenway Park Sunday afternoon.

The homer, Martinez's 14th of the season, came on a 96-mph fastball from Orioles right-hander David Hess, who was called up before the game to make his second Major League appearance.

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Martinez tucked his shot just beyond Pesky's Pole in right field. He entered the game with a 1.116 OPS in 21 games at Fenway Park this season. He also entered the game tied with the Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton for the Major League lead with 44 home runs since the All-Star break last season, leading the…