SYRACUSE, N.Y.
Irving Falu had three hits and two RBI, and Jefry Rodriguez hurled six scoreless innings as the Syracuse Chiefs defeated the Pawtucket Red Sox, 3-2, on Tuesday.
David Goforth allowed two runs, but got Ivan De Jesus to ground out with a runner on first to end the game for his second save of the season.
Rodriguez (1-2) allowed five hits while striking out three and walking three to get the win.
Syracuse broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the fifth when Chris Dominguez scored on a fielder’s choice and Falu hit a two-run single.
The Red Sox cut into the deficit in the eighth inning when Adam Lind hit a solo home run and Sam Travis scored on a ground out.
Josh A. Smith (2-4) went six innings, allowing three runs and five hits in the International League game. He also struck out seven and walked two.
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