Chris Sale strikes out 10 against his former team, and Marcell Ozuna spoils Nick Pivetta’s return from the IL with two home runs and four RBI in Atlanta’s 5-0 win.

Boston’s second baseman was late to start the season because of a groin injury and an illness.

Boston gets home runs from Ceddanne Rafaela and Rafael Devers as it avoids a series sweep.

Pablo Lopez and four relievers hold Boston without a home run for the sixth game in a row.

Minnesota holds Boston to four hits and breaks open a close game with four runs in the seventh inning.

Masataka Yoshida has a hand injury, but Boston adds first baseman Dominic Smith and utility infielder Zack Short.

Cooper Criswell pitches five innings and Wilyer Abreu hits his first career triple for Boston.

Boston acquired Cooper, a first baseman, in a trade this weekend with the Cubs.

Tyler O’Neill drives home Jarren Duran in the bottom of the ninth after Boston blows a late 4-0 lead.

Boston’s comeback bid from a 5-0 deficit falls short, as Cleveland holds on for a 6-4 win.