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Twins pen loses lead in 3-2 loss to Red Sox in 10

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:12:01 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - For the second time in two weeks, the Minnesota Twins scored enough to win against Boston's unbeaten ace, Clay Buchholz.

Gomes sac fly in 10th lifts Red Sox over Twins

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:54:23 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Will Middlebrooks gave Boston a comeback victory the night before with a big swing. This time, he dropped down a bunt to advance the go-ahead run.

Rodney can't close deal, Rays fall 4-3 to Red Sox

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:24:17 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - The Tampa Bay Rays came within one strike of salvaging a big win against the Boston Red Sox at the end of a long day that included placing Cy Young Award winner David Price on the disabled list.

Middlebrooks' 3-run double keys Boston win

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:06:26 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - The Boston Red Sox were down to their last strike when Will Middlebrooks made the most of a mistake.

Lester beats Price, Rays to remain unbeaten

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:08:29 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - The Boston Red Sox pulled out of an offensive funk to help Jon Lester stay unbeaten.

Rays' Price hurts triceps, leaves game vs Red Sox

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:53:05 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - AL Cy Young Award winner David Price has left the Tampa Bay Rays' game against the Red Sox with left triceps tightness.

Bruins, Rangers to carry on Boston-New York lore

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:21:47 -0400

BOSTON - After the marathon bombings, the cities of Boston and New York put aside their bitter rivalries and joined in their mutual love of sports and country.

Misplayed popup costs Red Sox in 5-3 loss to Rays

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:04:24 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli made no excuses for a key defensive miscue.

Bautista HRs twice, leads Blue Jays over RSox 12-4

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:32:29 -0400

BOSTON - Jose Bautista looks comfortable in the No. 2 slot in the Toronto Blue Jays' batting order.

Red Sox lose 4-3 as Darvish, Rangers finish sweep

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:38:29 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - David Ortiz got the Boston Red Sox off to a good start with a two-run homer in the first against Texas ace Yu Darvish.

Darvish, Beltre and Rangers finish sweep of Boston

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:27:26 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish pumped his fist coming off the mound after the last of his 127 pitches, ending the seventh inning with his 14th strikeout against Boston.

Dempster wins 2nd straight, Red Sox beat Jays

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:03:24 -0400

TORONTO - Ryan Dempster remained undefeated in his homeland.

Lackey solid in return as Red Sox beat Astros 6-1

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:49:13 -0400

BOSTON - There was a little tension in Fenway Park when John Lackey's return from the disabled list began with a 27-pitch first inning.

Ortiz, Drew carry Red Sox past A's 6-5

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:33:23 -0400

BOSTON - Big Papi almost looks as if he never missed all that time.

Royals sweep Red Sox, 4-2 and 5-4 (10 innings)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:21:23 -0400

BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox had the emotion and a seven-game winning streak on their side. The Kansas City Royals had the pitching and enough timely hitting to come away with a doubleheader sweep.

Baseball groups donate $646,500 to marathon fund

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:35:39 -0400

BOSTON - Major League Baseball and its players association are donating $500,000 to the fund set up to help victims of the Boston Marathon bombings as part of a $646,500 contribution baseball is sending to the One Fund Boston.

Diamond, Ortiz lift spirits after bombing, manhunt

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:56:35 -0400

BOSTON - A defiant David Ortiz stood on the Fenway Park infield and told the crowd to "stay strong," bringing a rousing cheer from Bostonians weary from a week of bombings, stay-at-home orders and a manhunt that locked down the city for a day.

Lester pitches Red Sox to 6th straight win, 6-3

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:42:27 -0400

CLEVELAND - Even after extending their winning streak to six games on Thursday, the Boston Red Sox had something more on their minds as they packed up for the flight home.

Ortiz expected to return for Red Sox on Friday

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:21:03 -0400

CLEVELAND - Boston designated hitter David Ortiz is expected to return to the Red Sox lineup when they open a home series Friday against Kansas City.