Papi, Wright Star In Sox 5-1 Win [VIDEO]
Knuckleballer Steven Wright pitched a complete game three-hitter and David Ortiz smashed two home runs as the Red Sox beat the Yankees 5-1 in Sunday Night Baseball.
Wright threw just 101 pitches over nine innings. His knuckleball danced all night, striking out seven while walking just one. He is 3-3 now with a 1.52 ERA.
Meanwhile, Big Papi hit home runs #8 and #9. He now has 512 career home runs.
Dustin Pedroia and Xander Bogaerts also hit homers.
At 18-13, the Sox are a half game behind the O's for 1st place in the AL East. They open a series with the A's at Fenway tonight.