Red Sox 7 – Brewers 11: Mookie Betts shines despite ugly loss

May 9, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) tags out Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia (3) during the fourth inning at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
May 9, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) tags out Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia (3) during the fourth inning at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 7, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) celebrates with shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) after his two run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
May 7, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) celebrates with shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) after his two run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

Other Notes

  • Andrew Benintendi went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBIs. Since moving to the cleanup spot, he’s 8-for-14 with 6 RBIs.
  • The bullpen combined for five earned runs in four innings pitched in their worst game of the season.
  • After riding recent spells of momentum to earn spots in the lineup, Chris Young and Sandy Leon combined to go 0-for-9 with seven runners left on base following the off-day.

Next: Red Sox are in position to compete in the AL East

The Red Sox send Kyle Kendrick to the mound for his second start of the season as they try to salvage the possibility of a series win. He allowed six earned runs in four innings pitched in his first start of the year. He has a lifetime 3.35 ERA at Miller Park with a 3-2 record.