Game 7/162, Red Sox Beat the Yankees and Win in their Home Opener

Red Sox 9, Yankees 6

Red Sox  - 150 010 20x - 9 12 0

Yankees  - 211 110 000 - 6  8 2

In the home opener for the Red Sox, they found their first win, raising their record to 1-6 to start the season. Despite Lackey's weak pitching, the Red Sox's batting held up and help get the W. Pedroia hit a homer and then a two run single to begin the game. A few innings late, Salty hit a double to left to give the Sox the lead. Later on, JD Drew hit a two run single to lengthen the Red Sox's lead. Then Papelbon had a good ninth striking out 2 batters.

Notable Players:

Dustin Pedroia, 3 for 5 with a homer, 2 runs and 3 RBIs

Adrian Gonzalez, 2 for 5 with 2 runs and an RBI

JD Drew, 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs