Clay Buchholz strikes out 7 in 4 2-3 innings, gives up 4 runs as Red Sox beat Twins 11-5

Buchholz settles down as Red Sox beat Twins 11-5

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Clay Buchholz overcame early shakiness to go 4 2-3 innings, giving up four runs on five hits with seven strikeouts and no walks as the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 11-5 on Sunday.

Dustin Pedroia, Victor Martinez, and Kevin Youkilis — Boston’s 2, 3, and 4 batters — combined to go 9 for 9 with seven runs scored and four RBI. David Ortiz added a three-run home run.

Carl Pavano pitched 3 2-3 innings for the Twins, giving up eight earned runs on 12 hits and a walk with two strikeouts.

Joe Mauer hit a two-run home run to left field in the first inning for Minnesota.