Red Sox use eight-run 2nd to power past A's

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Wilyer Abreu had four RBIs and Brayan Bello struck out a career-high 11 in 5 1/3 innings as the Boston Red Sox beat the visiting Oakland Athletics 12-9 on Tuesday to open a three-game series.

Abreu crushed a three-run home run before Dominic Smith followed with a solo shot to highlight Boston's eight-run second inning.

Rafael Devers went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs