MLB: Boston 9, Seattle 2

SEATTLE, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Manny Ramirez had a homer and two RBI, and Josh Beckett pitched into the seventh for his 14th win as the Boston Red Sox ripped Seattle 9-2 Sunday.

Beckett (14-5), who had lost back-to-back starts for the first time this season coming in, gave up just one run on eight hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings. He struck out nine Mariners.

J.D. Drew added an RBI triple for Boston, while David Ortiz walked three times, scored twice and stole his second base of the season.

Jose Guillen had three hits for the Mariners.

Miguel Batista (11-8) suffered the loss when he gave up three runs on five hits through six innings.