BOSTON (AP) - Kevin Youkilis fell a triple short of the cycle and drove in four runs, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.
Youkilis went 4-for-5 with a three-run homer and two doubles as the Red Sox won their third straight after starting 2-6. Baltimore dropped its third consecutive game following a 6-2 start.
Mike Lowell had a pair of hits and an RBI for Boston.
Youkilis, coming off just his second hitless game of the season Friday, hit a three-run drive into the seats above the Green Monster off starter Adam Eaton (0-2) to put Boston ahead 4-0 after Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz singled in the third.
Josh Beckett (2-1) struggled with his control at times in his six innings.
(This version CORRECTS APNewsNow. Red Sox 6, Orioles 4. SUB lede to correct score)
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