Red Sox Have Hero After 12 Innings

It didn't take Boston long to pen an early signature moment this season.

In a game in which all eyes were on ace Chris Sale's debut, his batterymate stole the show. Sandy Leon's 12th-inning home run ended a long, cold night at Fenway in a 3-0 victory.

Leon has started even hotter than he did last season.

Speaking of hot starts, Sale was scorching in his. The lefty fired seven shutout inning, walking one and striking out seven. He threw 104 pitches.

Boston aims for a season-opening sweep of Pittsburgh Thursday afternoon (1:35, NESN). The Sox send Eduardo Rodriguez to the hill opposite the Pirates' Chad Kuhl.

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