The Boston Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida hit his first home run of the season in a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
The Japanese designated hitter blasted a two-run shot to right-center in the sixth inning off Jose Suarez, extending the Red Sox's lead to 5-2 at Fenway Park.
Yoshida went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a walk in his 16th game of the season.
"It took me many games to hit my first homer, but I'm glad I got it done," Yoshida said. "I hope to get more hits in clutch situations."
At Dodger Stadium, San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish got a no-decision after allowing three runs in five innings in a 6-3 come-from-behind victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is 0-1 after five starts this season.
Darvish's Japanese teammate Yuki Matsui (2-0) got the win with 1-1/3 scoreless innings of relief. Jurickson Profar gave the Padres the lead for good with a three-run double in the seventh.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani struck out twice against Darvish before finishing 1-for-4 with a single.
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