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Martinez tucks 14th homer around Pesky's Pole

BOSTON -- J.D. Martinez belted a first-pitch leadoff home run in the second inning, giving the Red Sox a 1-0 lead against the Orioles at Fenway Park Sunday afternoon.

The homer, Martinez's 14th of the season, came on a 96-mph fastball from Orioles right-hander David Hess, who was called up before the game to make his second Major League appearance.

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Martinez tucked his shot just beyond Pesky's Pole in right field. He entered the game with a 1.116 OPS in 21 games at Fenway Park this season.