Durbin grand slam breaks game open for Red Sox

Boston's lead jumped from 1-0 to 5-0 in the eighth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 131 min read

Caleb Durbin breaks the game open with a grand slam for the Red Sox! (via @MLB) https://t.co/fZCmPo2XiJ

What happened: Durbin's 12th homer of the season drove in four runs at once. The blow came with Boston six outs from the finish.

Why it matters: The five-run cushion eased the late-game burden on Boston's bullpen. Durbin previously hit the go-ahead homer in Boston's 14th straight win on July 21.

By the numbers: The slam accounted for four of Boston's five runs after the offense produced one run through seven innings.

What to watch: Boston must protect the lead over the final two innings.

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