FORT MYERS, Fla. — Rick Porcello gave up one run over two innings in his first start after the worst season of his career, and the Boston Red Sox held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Thursday night.
Twins leadoff batter Brian Dozier went 3 for 3 — all opposite-field hits — with two doubles. Minnesota starter Tyler Duffey gave up one single and recorded four outs before reaching his pitch count.
South Korean slugger Byung Ho Park had an RBI single for the Twins after striking all three times one day earlier. Danny Santana hit a two-run homer.
Travis Shaw was 2 for 2 with a walk for Boston.
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