Cooper Criswell pitches seven strong innings in a spot start, and Roman Anthony drives home the winning run in the 10th inning.

Boston traded for Steven Matz late Wednesday, and got Dustin May from the Dodgers minutes before the deadline.

Garrett Crochet, the MLB leader in innings pitched, won’t pitch this weekend against the Astros, as the team tries to manage his workload.

Jarren Duran and Trevor Story both hit home runs for the second straight game.

Trevor Story and Jarren Duran belt home runs in support of Lucas Giolito’s strong pitching.

Roman Anthony gives Boston the lead in the ninth, but Minnesota walks off with the win after a 90-minute delay.

Grochet gives up two home runs in the first inning, but strikes out 10 in six innings to lift Boston to its third win in eight games.

Boston is held to five hits as its post-All-Star-break slump continues.

Mayer is on the 10-day IL with a right wrist sprain.