The blast came against Kyle Wright (3-2), who worked 4 2/3 innings and allowed six runs on seven hits and four walks with four strikeouts. It was Wright's shortest outing of the season, and he allowed as many runs as he had in his first five starts combined. The grand slam was only the second homer he has served up this year.
Boston starter Garrett Whitlock went three innings and yielded three runs on four hits. He walked four and fanned five.
The winning pitcher was Tyler Danish (1-0), who allowed one hit and struck out two in two scoreless innings.