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Boston's Lester loses for 1st time at Camden Yards

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:17:41 -0400

BALTIMORE - Jon Lester insisted he was victimized by bad luck, even though the box score suggested otherwise.

Davis hits 23rd homer as Orioles beat Red Sox 6-3

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:18:45 -0400

BALTIMORE - The vast change in the Baltimore Orioles over the past couple of years can be measured by their success against the Boston Red Sox, even when their AL East rivals send Jon Lester to the mound.

Ortiz hits 3-run HR in 9th, Boston beats Texas 6-3

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:21:21 -0400

BOSTON - David Ortiz stood in the on-deck circle as Texas intentionally walked Dustin Pedroia, hoping the move to put runners on first and second with nobody out would result in the Boston slugger grounding into a double play.

Yanks' Girardi ejected for 1st time this season

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:08:11 -0400

NEW YORK - Yankees manager Joe Girardi was angry second base umpire Vic Carapazza didn't ask for help on a close play and was ejected during an argument in New York's 4-1 win over Boston on Friday night.

Yanks beat Boston 4-1 as Teixeira, Youkilis return

Fri, 31 May 2013 23:37:20 -0400

NEW YORK - CC Sabathia's fastball was hitting 94 mph. Mark Teixeira walked and scored the first run. Kevin Youkilis singled in another.

Brown homers twice, slugs Phillies over Red Sox

Wed, 29 May 2013 23:39:36 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - For a team that plays in a cozy, hitter-friendly park, the Boston Red Sox sure know about games like this.

Brown homers twice, slugs Phillies past Red Sox

Wed, 29 May 2013 23:23:30 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Given the chance to play every day, Domonic Brown is showing why he once was the Philadelphia Phillies' top prospect.

Red Sox rally for 4 in 8th to beat Indians 7-4

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:00:23 -0400

BOSTON - The Red Sox and Indians exchanged nearly as many mistakes as runs for seven innings before a string of clutch hits and a friendly gust of wind helped Boston build the decisive rally.

Red Sox top Indians 8-1 behind Lackey's pitching

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:33:41 -0400

BOSTON - John Lackey is rolling again after two rough seasons that made his rich contract seem like a waste of money.

Lester struggles as Red Sox lose 6-4 to White Sox

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:44:34 -0400

CHICAGO - Jon Lester says Adam Dunn has "stupid pop," and it was more than enough to beat the Boston left-hander Monday night.

Red Sox win 5th in row, beat Twins on rainy day

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:32:43 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - At least John Lackey and the Boston Red Sox had something to keep themselves entertained during a long rain delay on Sunday.