Carlos Narváez (pop-out to first) and Jarren Duran (strikeout on a foul tip) failed to get the run in from third. But Rafael Devers drew a six-pitch, two-out walk and Alex Bregman ripped a bases-loaded two-run double to put Boston ahead 2-0.

Houck dominated for seven innings, only to see the bullpen blow another lead. Meanwhile, Buehler underwent testing on a sore shoulder.

Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler returned to Boston to undergo tests on his sore right shoulder and won't start against the Minnesota Twins on Friday, manager Alex Cora said.