Final: Red Sox 8,Twins 5 - Duran and Story both hit home runs in win against Twins

The Red Sox tie their series against the Minnesota Twins winning tonight's game 8-5.

Boston faced off against Minnesota's starter Pierson Ohl and their lineup capitalized against a rookie making his first start in the MLB.

The Red Sox started out cold as Ohl struck out the side to start his career, but Boston settled in by the third inning scoring four runs off the rookie. Roman Anthony started the scoring off with an RBI single that drove home Ceddanne Rafaela from third, and Alex Bregman drove home Anthony with an RBI double.

Two at-bats later, Trevor Story smashed a two-run home run to cap off Boston's successful third inning.

The Red Sox added to their lead in the fifth inning with a solo home run from Jarren Duran, who recorded the second further home run of the season for Boston at 446 feet.

Lucas Giolito got the start for Boston today, and he took advantage of the early run support that was given. In six innings on the mound, Giolito allowed one earned run and struck out five batters. This was another solid outing from the tall righty.

After Rafaela's sac fly RBI in the sixth inning, the Red Sox faced some turbulence in the later innings of the game. Brooks Lee hit a two-run home run against Justin Wilson in the seventh inning which Boston's lead in half.

However, Boston brought their lead back to five runs in the eighth inning with back-to-back RBI's from Story and Wilyer Abreu. 

Before Boston added their two runs, Aroldis Chapman was expected to get the final three outs of the game, but Alex Cora instead turned to Jorge Alcala trusting him with the five run cushion. Facing off against his former squad, Alcala allowed another two-run home run to Lee struggling to get the final out of the game.

Chapman had to finish the game with two outs, and he sealed the win for Boston facing only one batter.

A huge reason for the win tonight was due to a trade made by the Twins. Chris Paddack was supposed to start against Boston tonight, but Minnesota traded him to the Detroit Tigers which resulted in the promotion of Ohl for this game.

The Red Sox did what they needed to do against a rookie starter and hit well at the plate tonight. The revamped top of the order produced offense throughout this game and became the driving factor to this victory. 

The Red Sox will wrap up their series tomorrow at 1:10 p.m. with Brayan Bello on the mound.

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WHO: Red Sox (57-51) vs Twins (51-55)
WHEN: 7:40 p.m.
WHERE: Target Field, Minnesota
SERIES TO DATE: (0-1), (1-3)
STARTING PITCHERS: RHP Lucas Giolito (6-2, 3.97 ERA) vs. RHP Pierson Ohl (0-0, - ERA)
TV/RADIO: NESN, MLB Network, WEEI-FM 93.7

LIVE BOX

LINEUPS

RED SOX

Roman Anthony (L) DH
Alex Bregman (R) 3B
Jarren Duran (L) LF
Trevor Story (R) SS
Wilyer Abreu (L) RF
Carlos Narváez (R) C
Abraham Toro (S) 1B
David Hamilton (L) 2B
Ceddanne Rafaela (R) CF

SP Lucas Giolito

TWINS

Trevor Larnach (L) DH
Carlos Correa (R) SS
Willi Castro (S) LF
Royce Lewis (R) 3B
Kody Clemens (L) 2B
Ty France (R) 1B
Matt Wallner (L) RF
Harrison Bader (R) CF
Christian Vázquez (R) C

SP Pierson Ohl

WHAT'S UP

The Red Sox continue their series with Minnesota after yesterday's disappointing ninth inning loss.

The Red Sox have signed veteran catcher Chadwick Tromp to a minor league contract. He appeared in eight games for Atlanta and Baltimore this season, going 3-for-21 with one home run and one double. Tromp is currently in Triple A Worcester.

Boston has reached out about right-handed starter Mitch Keller, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Rich Hill has been DFA'd by the Kansas City Royals after making two starts with the club.