Red Sox bash Twins in series finale, 11-5

Offense wasn't a problem for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday afternoon as they collected 14 hits and wrapped up a three-game series by beating the visiting Minnesota Twins, 11-5.

Alex Verdugo and Yu Chang homered for Boston, which received seven strong innings from starting pitcher Tanner Houck. It was the longest start of Houck's MLB career.

Houck (3-0) allowed three runs on six hits, struck out seven and walked one.

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