BOSTON, May 18 (UPI) -- David Ortiz led a 15-hit onslaught with a homer, double and four RBI Sunday, helping Boston overpower Milwaukee 11-7.
The win gave the Red Sox a three-game sweep and moved them back into first place in the American League East.
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Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis also homered for Boston.
Josh Beckett (5-3) was the winning pitcher, striking out nine batters but yielding six hits, including four homers, and six runs in 5 2/3 innings.
Ryan Braun socked two home runs and J.J. Hardy and Prince Fielder one each for the Brewers, who have lost five straight games.
Milwaukee starter Carlos Villanueva (2-5) was the loser, allowing six runs and five hits over four innings.