Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a solo homer and David Ortiz an RBI double in Boston’s four-run seventh inning as Joe Kelly won his seventh straight start and the Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 Friday night.
Mookie Betts added an RBI double for Boston, which entered the weekend 10-1-2 in its last 13 series against the Phillies.
Odubel Herrera had a two-run homer and three hits for Philadelphia.
Kelly (9-6) gave up two runs on five hits in six innings. He’s the first Red Sox pitcher since Josh Beckett in 2007 to win seven consecutive starts.
Robbie Ross Jr. struck out Ryan Howard for the final out of his first career save after closer Jean Machi gave up three runs in the ninth.
Leading 3-2, Boston broke it open in the seventh, chasing Adam Morgan (5-5).
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