Luis Urías hits a grand slam in the second inning and Kutter Crawford pitches six strong innings in Boston’s 8-1 win.

Masataka Yoshida homers in the first to help Boston open a big early lead, and Brayan Bello makes it stand at Yankee Stadium.

Boston nearly comes back from an eight-run deficit, but falls to 7-8 in August and 3 1/2 games behind Toronto for the final wild-card.

Washington breaks a 2-2 tie with four runs in the eighth inning off reliever Garrett Whitlock.

Boston scores twice in the fourth to take the lead and wins for the sixth time in eight games.

Last week Boston seemed finished, but the return of two key players has helped them gain ground and could lead to a playoff chase in September.

Adam Duvall hits a three-run home run and drives in four as Boston wins for the fifth time in seven games.

Detroit hits four home runs, including two by Kerry Carpenter, as it snaps a nine-game losing streak against Boston.

Sale was perfect through 4 2/3 in his first start since June 1 and Boston won its third straight.

Rodriguez, who left Boston for Detroit after the 2021 season, rejected a trade to the Dodgers at the trade deadline.