The Boston Red Sox clubbed three home runs as they beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Monday night. Mike Lowell, Kevin Youkilis, and David Ortiz all hit home runs in the game as the Red Sox improved their record to 21-13 on the season.
Lowell, Youkilis, and Ortiz all had two RBI each in the game for the Red Sox.
Daisuke Matsuzaka picked up the win as he pitched five innings. Matsuzaka only gave up two hits and one run but did walk right batters. Control issues really hurt Matsuzaka and that is why he only pitched five innings in the game.
Craig Hansen pitched 1 2/3 innings and gave up two runs. Hideki Okajima and Jonathan Papelbon finished out the game for the Red Sox. Papelbon picked up his tenth save of the season.
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