BOSTON — The defending World Series champions woke up.
After getting swept by the Detroit Tigers in a doubleheader on Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox responded with a 11-4 win Wednesday night at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox did damage against right-hander Tyson Ross, putting 10 runners on base in five innings, scoring four times. Ross was unable to pitch effectively without the slider at his disposal.
He walked three batters and struck out five.
The Tigers could not continue their offensive progress from a night before, totaling six hits. Boston lefty Eduardo Rodriguez kept their lineup at bay and didn’t allow a hit until Gordon Beckham singled with one out in the fifth inning.