Watch Alex Verdugo Blast Homer Over Monster To Give Red Sox Lead
Alex Verdugo has given the Boston Red Sox the lead for the second time in as many games.
The Red Sox right fielder blasted a solo home run in the bottom half of the second inning to give Boston a 2-1 lead over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.
The solo shot is Verdugo’s second home run in as many games, having given Boston an early lead in a win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
Check it out:
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Verdugo’s home run not only was the first to leave the yard for the Red Sox on Friday, but also the team’s first hit as well.