The Boston Red Sox cruised to 7-0 shutout victory over the Oakland Athletics in their series opener at the Oakland Coliseum.
Connor Wong led the way for Boston at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored.
Justin Turner drove-in a pair of runs in Boston's eighth win in the last nine games.
Nick Pivetta earned the win after striking out 13 through six scoreless innings of relief.
The Red Sox are fourth in the AL East at 51-and-44.
Ryan Noda recorded Oakland's lone hit in the losing effort.
Oakland starter Paul Blackburn was charged the loss as the A's slipped to 25-and-71.
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