With Hanley Ramirez out of left and Pablo Sandoval gone from third, Boston’s better defense is one reason the Sox are contenders.

Joe Kelly takes a no-hitter into the seventh and Mookie Betts homers twice in Boston’s victory.

Jackie Bradley Jr. extends his hitting streak to 25 games in Boston’s loss.

Boston loses, 3-2, despite a complete game from Steven Wright.

The Red Sox drop the opener 3-2 despite a complete game by starter Steven Wright.

The Kansas City bullpen shuts down Boston in the final three innings.

The pitcher has a 4-1 record, but struggling with a lofty 6.75 ERA and he hopes a tweak to his delivery will have a positive impact.

Third baseman Pablo Sandoval has season-ending shoulder surgery.