Aviles, Beckett lead Red Sox past Phillies

PHILADELPHIA -- Mike Aviles again gave the streaking Boston Red Sox a quick lead Sunday afternoon, and Josh Beckett made it stand up, as the Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1.

Beckett Works 7-Plus to Lead Red Sox Over Phillies

Josh Beckett pitched 7 2-3 strong innings and Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a three-run homer to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.

Josh Beckett Defensive After Victory In Philadelphia

If, after two solid starts, you can forgive Josh Beckett if he's still feeling a little sensitive.

Baseball: Josh Beckett rebounds in front on Fenway Park fans

Josh Beckett did exactly what he needed to satisfy the fired-up fans at Fenway Park. Beckett pitched his best game of the season, striking out nine and scattering four hits over seven innings as the host Red Sox shut out the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Tuesday, extending Boston's winning streak to five.

Red Sox’ Josh Beckett Earns Reprieve

When Josh Beckett came to the mound on Tuesday, he carried the baggage of a player scorned but pitched like the player who met enormous expectations when he arrived in Boston six years ago.