Second Sox start a lot smoother for Pomeranz

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BOSTON — Red Sox left-hander Drew Pomeranz is the first person to admit that it has been a whirlwind two weeks since being traded from the Padres.

After getting lit up by the Giants for five runs in three-plus innings in his Red Sox debut Wednesday, Pomeranz settled in nicely during Monday’s start against the Tigers. However, the left-hander made one mistake — a two-run home run to Jose Iglesias in the sixth — that proved to be the difference in a 4-2 Red Sox loss at Fenway Park.

“It was nice to get back into that five-day routine and get back into a schedule of sorts,” Pomeranz said. “I felt a little more comfortable talking with [catcher] Sandy [Leon]. It is all about learning it differently and scouting reports. I think we did that pretty well.”

Pomeranz, who took the loss, allowed two runs on four hits in six innings. It marked the 12th time this season that he allowed four hits or fewer, which is more than any other starter in the Majors.

“I was in a lot better counts tonight and really just made one bad …

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