OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Even with slugger J.D. Martinez getting a rare day off, the Boston Red Sox had more than enough power in their lineup to keep the best start in franchise history going.
Mitch Moreland hit a grand slam, Jackie Bradley Jr. added a three-run homer and the streaking Red Sox won their eighth in a row, beating the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Friday night.
FIFTH grand slam of the season. Is that good? pic.twitter.com/9f2KFkrSdB
Boston extended the best start in the franchise’s 118-year history, improving to a major league-leading 17-2.