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MLB: Betts’ MLB-leading 13th homer powers Red Sox Mookie Betts hit his MLB-best 13th homer and Rick Porcello struck out eight in six innings while matching the AL lead with his fifth victory to help the Red Sox beat the Rangers 5-1 in Arlington, Texas.

In Washington, Bryce Harper hit two more homers from the leadoff spot and the Nationals beat the Phillies 7-3 on Friday night for their sixth straight win. Matt Adams also added a two-run homer for the Nationals.

In Atlanta, Jose Bautista doubled in his first at-bat of the season, but the Giants snapped the Braves’ five-game winning streak 9-4. NFL: Linebacker Johnson agrees to deal with Raiders The Raiders agreed to a one-year deal with veteran linebacker Derrick Johnson, a former Chief, to bolster the middle of their defense. Defensive end Cliff Avril was released by the Seahawks with a failed physical designation because of a neck injury that cost him most of 2017. ETC.: Girardi’s OT winner gives Lightning 3-1 series lead

Dan Girardi scored 3:18 into overtime to give the Lightning a 4-3 victory over the Bruins in Boston and a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The Lightning jumped ahead 2-0 for the second straight game. But this time Boston answered with three straight goals, including a short-handed score by Patrice Bergeron to break a third-period tie.

In Las Vegas, Alex Tuch scored twice to lead the Golden Knights to a 5-3 victory over the Sharks, giving Vegas a 3-2 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. James Neal, Erik Haula and Jonathan

Marchessault also scored for Vegas, and veteran goalie Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 27 shots. In the Woodland, Texas, Bernhard Langer shot a course-record 9-under 63 at The Woodlands Country Club to take a three-stroke lead in the Insperity Invitational.