BOSTON (AP) – Marco Hernandez beat out an infield single with the bases loaded in the ninth and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Monday night.
It was the second straight walk-off victory at home for Boston, which has won nine of 12.
Andrew Benintendi led off the ninth with a double. J.D. Martinez struck out and Rafael Devers grounded out to first to move Benintendi to third. Fry then intentionally walked Xander Bogaerts, bringing up Bradley Jr. Bogaerts stole second uncontested, prompting Chicago to intentionally walk Bradley to load the bases for Hernandez. He grounded the ball to the hole and beat shortstop Tim Anderson’s throw.
Brandon Workman (7-1) got one out in the eighth, to pick up the victory. Jace Fry (1-3) took the loss for Chicago, which has lost six out of eight.
Boston starter Eduardo Rodriguez gave up five runs off six hits, including two home runs over 6 1/3 innings.
Chicago’s Lucas Giolito, who is looking to become the first White Sox All-Star pitcher since Chris Sale and Jose Quintana in 2016, allowed three runs off six hits, struck out seven and walked four over 5 2/3 innings.
Yoan Moncada had a two-run home run and Jose Abreu added a two-out, solo home run for the White Sox.
Chicago was clinging to a 3-2 lead in the sixth when Devers drew a one-out walk, followed by a sharp double by Xander Bogarts down the left field line.
Giolito intentionally walked Bradley to load the bases, then struck Christian Vazquez looking on five pitches, to bring up Michael Chavis.
But Chavis was selective and after taking a ball and a strike, and laid off three consecutive balls to draw a walk and tie the game.
