The Japanese left-hander gave up four first-inning runs as the Nationals fell, 6-4, to the Red Sox to wrap up a three-game sweep.

The Red Sox have won six straight to get back into the Wild Card mix, but will their winning ways continue against tougher competition before and after the All-Star break.

The Red Sox on Sunday will go for a series sweep of the Nationals with ace pitcher Garrett Crochet scheduled to take the mound.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trevor Story homered and the Boston Red Sox beat Washington 6-4 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep, with the Nationals firing manager Dave Martinez and