CLEVELAND (AP) a Mike Napoli hit a double in Boston's seven-run second inning and the Red Sox, using heavy hearts one day following the deadly bombings back, beat the Cleveland Indians 7-2 on Tuesday evening. Boston's people were already en route to Cleveland when they learned of the explosions nearby the Boston Marathon's finish line that killed three and injured over 170. The Red Sox were wanting to bring some comfort to those suffering from the catastrophe, and they might have while winning their fourth straight. The collection operator was also Indians director Terry Francona's first game from the Red Sox, the group he generated two World Series games during seven periods in Boston. Served by five walks, the Red Sox scored seven runs in the next off Ubaldo Jimenez (0-2) and offered Felix Doubront (1-0) most of the support he needed. Staked to the major cause, Doubront permitted four hits and two runs in five innings. He struck out seven. Monday's tragic events in Boston brought a tone to Francona's reunion in addition to to the Red Sox. Before the game, in a clubhouse lacking its typical pregame noise and bustle, a few people spoke of what sort of remarkable Patriots Day conquer Tampa Bay turned terrible. "It is weird," pitcher Jon Lester said. "You see these exact things, it's like movies. For it to hit home similar to this, to be on that pavement plenty of times, consumed at these eateries plenty of times, it strikes right at home. It's a terrifying deal." With the American flag clinging to the rod and at half-staff, the Red Sox and Indians, wearing black armbands, solemnly took the field for an instant of silence before the national anthem to respect people who lost their lives in the Boston bombings. As people placed their hats over their minds, closed their eyes and bowed their heads, Boston's "B'' logo appeared on the left-field scoreboard with "STRONG" written underneath. And then before the first message, Fenway Park audio standard "Sweet Caroline" filled the ballpark, still another nod to Boston and dancing. Francona was wanting the game may provide Red Sox Nation a' and everybody affected by the loss a' some comfort. "If anybody is helped by it at all, that could be terrific," he explained. "I do not understand how you measure what happened. It's just unfair. I just wish perhaps this game helps some people." Cleveland did all it could to make the guests welcome. The Red Sox were presented by a young Indians fan with an indication he wrote in red ink and ordained with minds. The note, which was hung in Boston's dugout, read: "From our city to your city: Our hearts and prayers venture out to you, Boston. Love, Cleveland." The Red Sox put a gray shirt with No. 617 a Boston's place code a' above their counter through the game as a reminder that they were playing for significantly more than each other. For Francona, you will see a later date to reflect and get nostalgic about his years in Boston. This wasn't enough time or place. Francona did all he could to minimize his first meeting against the Red Sox since he was fired following the 2011 period, when Boston collapsed down the stretch. The season he spent working being an ESPN specialist might have helped heal a few of the hurt feelings, but Francona knows things will undoubtedly be different on Cleveland's visit to Boston the following month. "We aren't in Boston. I'd mostly eight excellent years (there )," he said. "I do not believe I would've scripted the finish the way in which it ended. And you proceed. Sometimes it is time for you to proceed. I am really happy where I am at here, and I think it is unjust to the players for me personally to have like nostalgia week. "Our job is to overcome them. And it is 'them.'" His beginning pitcher didn't help. Jimenez was terrible in his two-inning stint. The right-hander went five, including two with the bases loaded, to pressure in a couple of runs. Pedro Ciriaco hit a fly and Ellsbury had an RBI simple off Jimenez, who was simply drawn after walking Pedroia to fill the bases on his 59th pitch. As he walked slowly to the dugout, Indians supporters let Jimenez understand how they felt about his latest poor performance. He is 1-12 since the second half last year. Cody Allen relieved Jimenez and threw in the towel Napoli's three-run double to create it 7-0. The Indians got a run off Doubront in the next on Mike Aviles' sacrifice fly. They'd an opportunity to catch up in the fifth, filling the bases with one out. A passed ball with two outs got Cleveland within 7-2, but Doubront got Mark Reynolds to place to short right and end the threat. It is a good thing the Red Sox hit early. They struck out 16 times against five Cleveland pitchers. NOTES: The Red Sox placed sooner Joel Hanrahan on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. ... The Indians will spot CF Michael Bourn on the 15-day disabled list next day or two. Bourn sliced his hand available diving in to first foundation Sunday and got stepped on by White Sox pitcher Matt Thornton. Francona wants to ensure LHP Scott Kazmir may pitch Saturday before generally making the lineup shift. ... To commemorate Jackie Robinson Day, both teams wore No. 42 jerseys. Francona was questioned if Indians Hall of Famer Larry Doby, the AL's first black person, needs to have his No. 14 retired. Every bit was probably endured by "he as much, nevertheless you don't hear as much," he explained. ... Red Sox DH David Ortiz was hitless in four at-bats on a rehabilitation work at Triple-A Pawtucket. The slugger is rehabbing an Achilles injury and has not played for Boston in 2013. Boss John Farrell dreams Ortiz may return for a residence sequence against Kansas City.
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