Mookie Betts leads Red Sox to 6-2 win over Twins

Mookie Betts is congratulated by Rafael Devers after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of the team's game against the Minnesota Twins.BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts knows the Boston Red Sox are running out of time to be patient.

The reigning AL MVP homered on the first two pitches he saw from José Berríos on Wednesday night, collecting four hits and five RBIs in all to help Boston beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2.

“I just know he’s a good pitcher and if you start falling behind, he’s going to put you away quick,” Betts said after the Red Sox won for the 12th time in 17 games to remain 5½ back in the race for the second AL wild card. “That’s kind of the general thought: You’ve got…