BOSTON — — Nolan Gorman hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Kenley Jansen in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Friday night.
Nolan Arenado had a two-run homer during his four-hit night and Willson Contreras added a solo shot for St. Louis.
Ryan Helsley got the win in relief, Adam Wainwright worked 5 innings, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits.
OF Tyler O’Neill (lower back strain) will likely start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis next week.
LHP Steven Matz (0-4, 5.70 ERA) is set to start the middle game of the series Saturday, 2:15 with the pregame and the first pitch at 3:10 on KIRX.