Owens Dominates Royals [VIDEO]

In recent weeks the Boston Red Sox have put up some big numbers against quality starters, That continued Friday night as they racked up 13 hits against Johnny Cueto in a 7-2 win.Blake Swihart led the offensive charge with 4 hits, 2 rbi and 3 runs scored. Boston grabbed a 3-0 lead in the third inning which was started by a Swihart 2-run double.

Josh Rutledge smacked a 2-run homer and Mookie Betts added 3 hits which was more than enough production for Red Sox starter Henry Owens.

Owens had the best outing of his young Major League career as the righty went 8 innings and allowed just 4 hits and 2 runs while striking out 4 and walking one.

Boston has won won 4 straight and 6 of the their last 8 games. They take on Kansas City Saturday night with the pregame starting at 6:25 and first pitch at 7:10 on AM 1370 WDEA.