J.D. Martinez’s 10th home run of the season wasn’t exactly a no-doubter.
The veteran slugger launched an opposite-field homer in the sixth inning of the Boston Red Sox’s series-opening win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday at Fenway Park. The round-tripper didn’t fit the mold of Martinez’s typical highlight-reel blasts, however, as it required a little help from Indians right fielder Oscar Mercado to lift over the fence.
"My turn!" – @JDMartinez14 pic.twitter.com/DRC0D4A2Fp
— Red Sox (@RedSox) May 27, 2019
Hey, you’ll take it any way you can get it.
Martinez touched ’em all again two innings later, but this one left the yard in a hurry.
Round ✌️! pic.twitter.com/5NY6isbLFu
— Red Sox (@RedSox) May 27, 2019
The Red Sox look to extend their win streak to three Tuesday night when they take the field for the middle contest of their three-game set with the Indians.