BALTIMORE — The Red Sox don’t need simply to have Hanley Ramirez back in their lineup. They need him to be productive in their lineup. Last night was a perfect example.
Starting for the first time since Sept. 13, Ramirez led the way in a 9-0 blowout against the Orioles, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI.
“It was really good to see the swings Hanley took tonight,” Sox manager John Farrell said. “Driving the ball into right-center field, another line drive up the middle, doubling into the left field corner. He’s such a presence in the lineup and is a key to us.