Freeman hits grand slam in 8th inning to lead Dodgers to 4-1 win over Red Sox

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning Friday night and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1.

Dodger Stadium shook with shouts of “Freddie! Freddie!” after Freeman’s seventh career grand slam — his second this season. Fans called for a round of applause, and Freeman waved from the top of the dugout steps.

The Dodgers, who had lost six of seven games before the All-Star break, had as many hits in the eighth inning — two — as they had in the previous seven innings.

Ryan Yarbrough (4-2) earned the win after allowing one hit in the scoreless eighth inning and Daniel Hudson earned his fifth save after allowing one hit in the ninth inning.

All-Star game MVP Jarren Duran hit a solo home run off Gavin Stone in the fifth inning to give the Red Sox a 1-0 lead. It was his 11th home run.

In the eighth inning, Miguel Vargas walked before Zack Kelly retired Chris Taylor. Brennan Bernardino (3-3) was relieved and doubled to Shohei Ohtani. Will Smith walked to load the bases, setting the stage for Freeman, who hit his 15th home run of the season.

Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta held the Dodgers scoreless to two hits in six innings, facing just 21 batters, three over the minimum.

Ohtani struck out the first, third and sixth innings before getting his hit in the eighth inning.

Gavin Stone, the Dodgers’ nine-win leader at the break, gave up one run and six hits in five innings, the eighth time this season he has allowed one earned run or fewer.

Miguel Vargas made a nice defensive play in the eighth inning, catching a ball that Rafael Devers hit to left field and then doubled off Tyler O’Neill at first base.

The Red Sox had won three of their four games before the All-Star break.

Red Sox: INF Tristan Casas (torn rib cartilage) did not travel with the team to Los Angeles. He has been out since April 21 and has no return date set, but manager Alex Cora said he is “a long way” from a rehab assignment. … INF Trevor Story (shoulder surgery) was with the Red Sox in Los Angeles and told reporters he is not ruling out a possible return.

Dodgers: LHP Clayton Kershaw (left shoulder surgery) has yet to pitch this season but made his second start in rehab on Friday. Manager Dave Roberts said he could make his next start with the Dodgers. … RHP Joe Kelly (right posterior shoulder sprain) was activated after being sidelined since May 5. RHP Tyler Glasnow (back tightness) threw a simulated three-inning game and expects to start Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants after one more bullpen. … INF/OF Mookie Betts (broken left hand) will have another X-ray in a few days to make sure the bones are healing properly.

Red Sox: RHP Brayan Bello (10-5, 5.32 ERA) earned a win in his final start before the All-Star break, allowing three earned runs in 6 1/3 innings against Kansas City. He allowed two home runs but earned his 10th victory.

Dodgers: LHP Justin Wrobleski (0-1, 6.30 ERA) was promoted June 22 and is making his third major league start. He gave up two homers in five innings in the Dodgers’ extra-innings loss to Detroit on Saturday.