The Red Sox first baseman said, “I’ve gotta put the blame on me. Being thrown out, a double play, that kills rallies.”

Jonathan Cannon (4-7) limited the Pirates to a run on five hits over seven innings to win his second consecutive decision. Cannon benefited from some excellent defense behind him, including a dazzling diving catch in left-center by Robert to rob Isiah Kiner-Falefa of extra bases in the bottom of the third.

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