Rafaela homers twice as Red Sox rally past Dodgers 3-2

The Boston Red Sox won their fourth straight game, overcoming the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Saturday night. Ceddanne Rafaela hit two home runs early, but the decisive play came in the eighth inning when Andruw Monasterio's ground-rule double set up a go-ahead run. Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed three runs in eight innings, while Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle gave up two runs in six innings. Aroldis Chapman secured the win with a perfect ninth inning. Both teams made roster adjustments ahead of the game, with the Red Sox resting Willson Contreras and the Dodgers designating Cole Irvin for assignment. The series continues with Jake Bennett facing Emmet Sheehan on Sunday night.

• 3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Rafaela hits 2 homers as streaking Red Sox take lead in 8th and edge Yamamoto and Dodgers 3-2