Josh Beckett allowed four runs on six hits as Boston lost to Pittsburgh.

David Ortiz hit a two-run homer, and Casey Kelly made his spring training debut as a Boston split squad team beat Northeastern in the first game of an exhibition doubleheader.

David Ortiz described his struggles as a “nightmare” that persisted even when he was awake.

The Red Sox need to find some offense if they plan to stick around in the playoffs.

Boston opens the playoffs either Wednesday or Thursday in Anaheim, Calif.

Roy Halladay pitched a three-hitter and Toronto beat Boston 12-0.

The Boston Red Sox got drenched Monday night, but not with champagne.

David Ortiz homered and drove in three runs as Boston inched closer to a playoff spot wiht a 10-3 win over Kansas City.

David Ortiz and Josh Beckett lead Boston to a 9-2 win over Kansas City.

Boston hit a season-high six home runs and beat Baltimore 10-0.

Boston slugger David Ortiz ties Frank Thomas for the most home runs by a designated hitter.

Clay Buchholz pitched 8 1/3 innings and Alex Gonzalez and Dustin Pedroia hit RBI singles to lead Boston past Toronto.

Boston rallies from a pair of deficits to beat Toronto 6-5.

Chicago avoids a four-game sweep with a 9-5 win over Boston.

By JIMMY GOLEN
AP Sports Writer