David Ortiz homered and plated three to power the Red Sox to a 5-2 win over the White Sox. Clay Buchholz struck out six over seven innings to two-run ball for his first win. Craig Kimbrel closed it out to earn his ninth save. Boston has won eight of 10.
Jose Abreu belted a two-run homer in the first for Chicago, which had won its previous three. Carlos Rodon allowed three runs in six innings to fall to 1-and-4.
Rubber game of the 3-game series is tonight in Chicago. The Pre-Game Show begins at 6:35 on Newstalk 1060.
