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Red Sox win fifth game in a row
John Lackey allowed one hit over six innings before a three-hour rain delay, Dustin Pedroia and Will Middlebrooks homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Red Sox win 5th in row, beat Twins on rainy day
John Lackey allowed one hit over six innings before a three-hour rain delay, Dustin Pedroia and Will Middlebrooks homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 Sunday for their fifth straight win.
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Less than a week ago it seemed as if the Red Sox's 20-8 start was a fluke. Their bats were stagnant, their bullpen was hobbled and their starting pitching was only reliable three out of five days.
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The Takeaway: A Glimpse into Farrell's Process
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Shane Victorino quite the catch
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Game over The Red Sox had one outstanding inning - an 8-run 3rd - and that propelled to an easy win over the Rays who lost David Price to triceps tightness in the third inning.