Home runs by Rafael Devers and Dominic Smith help Boston take another series victory.

Kutter Crawford allows two hits in seven-plus innings, and Rafael Devers homers in Boston’s 11th shutout of the season, 5-0.

Cole Ragans allows just four hits through seven innings, and Kansas City gains ground in the wild-card race with a 6-1 victory.

Slaten, out with a sore right elbow, is expected to return after the All-Star break.

Castiglione is set to be honored with the prestigious broadcasting award next weekend in Cooperstown.

Tanner Houck allows just two hits over six innings, and Boston gets home runs from Masataka Yoshida, Wilyer Abreu and Connor Wong in a 7-0 win.

Brayan Bello strikes out 11 and Boston improves to a season-high 10 games over .500.

Devers has been dealing with an injury to his AC joint for a while, according to Red Sox Manager Alex Cora.

Devers homers twice and Crawford pitches seven scoreless innings as Boston takes two of three in New York.

Houck and Duran are named to the team for the first time and Devers for the third time.