BOSTON — When Nick Pivetta hobbled off the field with an injury to end the third inning, it looked like another blow that would derail another Red Sox night.
But unlike most nights during this fading Red Sox summer, they persevered — even if it was against an inferior team. The offense came alive for a second consecutive night, and called upon earlier than expected, the bullpen produced one of its best efforts of the season as the Red Sox ultimately overcame Pivetta’s injury and handled the Rangers easily with a 9-1 victory at Fenway Park.
It didn’t always look easy for the Red Sox on Friday night.
