1) The number seven has been as lucky as advertised for the Red Sox in recent days, as Boston has put together three separate seven-run innings since Monday (and two in the last two days). It’s the first time that has happened on back-to-back days since May 2019.

Red Sox starter Walker Buehler is 1-4 in his last six appearances, but gets another chance to flip the script on Saturday.

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