Masataka Yoshida’s sole hit of the game gave the Red Sox an eighth-inning lead. It also eventually led to the team’s victory against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park Friday night.
The outfielder’s two-out, go-ahead RBI knock broke a 2-2 tie to propel Boston to a series-opening win in a three-contest set versus the visiting White Sox. Rafael Devers scored on the single to make it 3-2, which ended up being the Red Sox’ game-winning run.
Yoshida grounded an 83-mile-per-hour slider from the hand of Chicago hurler Garrett Crochet through the right side. The ball rolled between first baseman Andrew Vaughn and second baseman Elvis Andrus.