Red Sox use power and pitching to beat Indians

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Joe Kelly had his best start of the season, while Jackie Bradley Jr., Mookie Betts and the rest of the Red Sox offense pounded the Cleveland Indians in a 9-1 win on Saturday.

Kelly’s no-hit bid

Kelly did not allow a hit in the first 6 2/3 innings, the longest no-hit bid of his career. It’s the longest no-hit bid by a Red Sox pitcher since Clay Buchholz went seven innings without allowing a hit against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 14, 2013.

Kelly has now won 10 straight decisions, the longest streak by a Red Sox pitcher since Buchholz in 2013 (11 straight). Kelly’s last loss came on July 22 last season against the Houston Astros. His 14 straight starts without a loss is the third-longest active streak in MLB behind Jake Arrieta (22) and Cole Hamels (18).

Kelly has not been dominant during his …

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