Times wires
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Yankees 9, Red Sox 4
BOSTON — Russell Martin hit two homers for the Yankees. The catcher signed with New York over Boston and Toronto in December and is hitting .321 with three homers and eight RBIs.
"I'm healthy," Martin said. "I feel like it's been a while."
Martin's 2010 season with the Dodgers ended Aug. 3, when he broke his right hip and tore a labrum while tagging up from third. The All-Star in 2007 and 2008 hit just .248 with five homers and 26 RBIs in 97 games.
Meanwhile, a day after earning its first win, Boston reverted to form. Its starters are 1-5 with a 7.41 ERA while allowing 12 homers.
"We're walking some people, and there are a lot of deep counts," manager Terry Francona said. "And we're asking a lot of our bullpen."