Masahiro Tanaka allowed three runs in six-plus innings to earn his eighth win, and the New York Yankees turned the game into a rout after he left, beating the Boston Red Sox 13-3 on Tuesday.
Before 48,522 at Yankee Stadium, Tanaka (8-4) was razor sharp at the start and was given an early lead against big league debutant Henry Owens. Tanaka allowed five hits and a walk, while striking out three in an 88-pitch effort.
"The important thing is that the team won," Tanaka said. "I won but I have issues to address. I got more than I deserved (with the win).