Rodriguez boosts Sox with solid return
Lefty whiffs 12 in 5-plus innings after missing 7 weeks with hurt ankle
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out 12 in 52/3 innings in his return from an ankle injury, leading the Boston Red Sox over the Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Saturday night.
Jackie Bradley Jr., Ian Kinsler and Eduardo Nunez homered as Boston maintained its 7½-game lead in the AL East.
Rodriguez (12-3) allowed one run and three hits in his first major league appearance since he sprained his right ankle while covering first against Toronto on July 14. The lefty retired his first 12 batters, striking out 10.
Rodriguez extended his scoreless streak to 24 innings before Nicky Delmonico hit an RBI double in the sixth.
Sweet September
The Red Sox recalled five players from Triple-a Pawtucket: first baseman/outfielder Sam Travis, infielder Tzu-wei Lin, lefties Robby Scott and Bobby Poyner and right-hander William Cuevas.
Trainer’s room
Red Sox: LHP David Price (wrist) played catch. “He feels OK,” Cora said. “He’s gonna try and pick it up tomorrow and see how he feels.” It’s unclear when Price will make his next start . ... 3B Rafael Devers (hamstring) could continue his rehab assignment with Triple-a Pawtucket through the end of the minor league schedule on Monday. “We’ll take it day by day, but he needs the at-bats,” Cora said. “He’ll benefit from that.” ... Rodriguez, Christian Vazquez (finger) and knuckleballer Steven Wright (knee) were activated from the 10-day disabled list.