Rob Refsnyder also hits a two-run, bases-loaded double to help Boston open its West Coast trip with its third straight victory.

Nick Pivetta, who has a 6.30 ERA in his first eight starts this season, says, ‘I’m going to focus on helping the team achieve our goals.’

Pablo Reyes doubles twice for a career-high four RBI.

Mastaka Yoshida drives in three runs to lift Boston past Seattle.

Cal Raleigh hits a pair of long two-run homers for Seattle.

Boston has six starters taking turns with a seventh on the way, so it has options as it battles for a playoff spot.

Nolan Arenado homers for the third day in a row and drives in four runs as St. Louis finishes a series sweep at Fenway Park.

A throwing error caps a three-run ninth against Kenley Jansen, as St. Louis pulls out a 4-3 win.

Jansen, the Red Sox closer, allows a two-run home run to Nolan Gorman as St. Louis beats Boston, 8-6.

Joely Rodríguez is scheduled to make his third appearance for the Portland Sea Dogs on Saturday.