Nick Pivetta combined with four relievers on Boston's second shutout of the series, Enmanuel Valdéz hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning and the Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0 to complete a three-game sweep.
Brennan Bernardino was the Red Sox most surprising roster cut at the end of camp, but disappointing as it was, the left-hander has taken his demotion in stride.
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