Behind JBJ, Porcello, Red Sox rout Yankees

BOSTON — Rick Porcello didn’t allow a run for the second straight start while recording his fifth straight victory to open the season, leading the Red Sox to an 8-0 rout over the Yankees.

In top form from the start, Porcello (5-0, 2.76 ERA) held the Yankees to five hits over seven innings, walking one and striking out six.

Jackie Bradley Jr. carried the offense with two triples, a double and three RBIs.

David Ortiz drilled his 49th career homer against the Yankees, a solo shot over the Boston bullpen in right-center. Mookie Betts added a bloop two-run single and an infield RBI single.

Michael Pineda took the loss for the Yankees, giving up five hits, two runs and three walks over five innings.

Behind ace David Price, the Red Sox will go for the sweep on Sunday night.

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