J.D. Martinez homers leading off the seventh inning. It’s why the Red Sox will take his below average defense in the outfield. It’s the second time Kershaw allowed at least three home runs in a playoff game.

Boston leads the Dodgers 4-1.

Update: The Red Sox have men on first and second with one out after two more singles in the inning. It looks like the Dodgers were not ready for Kershaw to tire, as they did not get anyone up until the home run. In an elimination game, a team always needs a reliever ready. It’s the mistake Dusty Baker made with Mark Prior in the Bartman Ball game.

Update: Kershaw gets the last two batters of the inning. The Red Sox lead the Dodgers 4-1 at the stretch.