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Red Sox dominate in 9-3 win over Astros

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 03: Mitch Moreland #18 of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by Eduardo Nunez #36 and Andrew Benintendi #16 after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on June 3, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

HOUSTON — The Red Sox cruised to a 9-3 win in their series finale against the Astros on Sunday.

Mitch Moreland was the hero in the win, going 3-for-4 at the plate with a two-run home run to center field to add to his performance.

Andrew Benintendi crushed his second home run in as many days, just a day after a clutch long ball on Saturday night that put the Red Sox on top.

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Rick Porcello pitched over six innings with five strikeouts on the mound, and Heath Hembree ended things in the ninth to give the Red Sox the win.

The Red Sox moved to 41-19 on the year with the big win.

They will be off on Monday, and will move on to play the Detroit Tigers at home, with the series starting on Tuesday night.

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