Wilyer Abreu: No doubt the series MVP, he smoked a ball to right field, his preferred home run location, and gave the Sox a 3-run lead with a 2-run homer. If only things had stayed that way.

The Boston Red Sox activated right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks from the 15-day injured list Monday, bringing in their first piece of the Rafael Devers trade. To make room for Hicks, they optioned right-hander Zack Kelly to Triple-A Worcester.

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