FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Slowey threw three perfect innings for Minnesota, but Jacoby Ellsbury, Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis drove in fifth-inning runs for the Boston Red Sox in a 6-4 victory over the Twins on Sunday.
The Red Sox scratched starter Josh Beckett because of an illness. Minor league reliever Ryne Miller took his place and gave up three first-inning runs.
Slowey struck out four, including David Ortiz, who is 1 for 19 this spring.
Jason Varitek made his first appearance in a spring game, having returned from tending to family business. He struck out and was hit by a pitch, catching four innings.
Twins catcher Joe Mauer was held out for the second game with a sore right shoulder. He said before the game the injury is not a concern.
