The Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 Wednesday night at Fenway Park in Game 2 of the World Series. They now have a 2-0 series lead.
The Red Sox were down 2-1 in the fourth inning, with the Dodgers enjoying their first lead of the series, but they made a comeback in the bottom of the fifth, bringing the score to 4-2. Rookie right-hander Walker Buehler will start for the Dodgers in Game 3, while either Nathan Eovaldi or Rick Porcello will start for the Red Sox. Game 3 of the series will be played Friday at Dodger Stadium.
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