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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz watches his three-run home run off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Scott Diamond in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Minneapolis. At left is Twins catcher Ryan Doumit. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

David Ortiz powers Red Sox to win over Twins

Sunday, May 19, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota starter Scott Diamond stayed out of trouble against David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox batters at Fenway Park 11 days ago. Repeating that performance at Target Field on Saturday night proved more difficult. Ortiz homered twice and drove in six runs to hammer his former team once again, leading Boston to a 12-5 victory over the Twins. Diamond (3-4) gave up six runs on eight hits and walked three in 4 1-3 innings for the Twins, who have lost four in a row to fall into last place in the AL Central. “The one guy we say don’t let beat … 0

Boston Red Sox' David Ortiz hits an RBI single off Minnesota Twins pitcher Vance Worley in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Red Sox beat Twins in 10 innings

Saturday, May 18, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS — Jonny Gomes hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to another comeback victory, 3-2 over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. The Red Sox have won three straight after losing 10 of their previous 14 games, while the Twins have lost three in a … 0

Boston Red Sox's Daniel Nava, right, celebrates with teammates Pedro Ciriaco, left, and Dustin Pedroia, center, after scoring on a three-run, ninth-inning double by Will Middlebrooks off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Fernando Rodney during a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Red Sox rally past Rays in ninth inning

Friday, May 17, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Boston Red Sox were down to their last strike when Will Middlebrooks made the most of a mistake. Middlebrooks had a three-run double off closer Fernando Rodney with two outs in the ninth inning that lifted the Red Sox past the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Thursday night. … 0

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Northampton High School junior Anna Moore, left, runs Saturday in the 4x800 meter relay event during the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Northampton High School freshman Sierra Loomis runs of the track after passing the baton, at right. SARAH CROSBY Northampton wins girls track title; Amherst rallies to second
Taj-Amir Torres of Amherst Regional High School, left, leads Saturday during the 100 meter dash event at the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Oushane Lewis of Central High School, center, and John Ferrera of Ludlow follow behind. SARAH CROSBY Chicopee Comp overtakes Amherst to win boys track title
Hampshire College student Esther Dane celebrates during the graduation ceremony Saturday in Amherst. Dane's Division III, Portraits of Wellness, combines art with science research. SARAH CROSBY Hampshire’s 300 graduates urged to confront challenges
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Tampa Bay Rays trainer Ron Porterfield, left, looks at starting pitcher David Price, right, as he leaves the baseball game with an injury during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Jon Lester beats David Price, Rays to remain unbeaten

Friday, May 17, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Boston Red Sox pulled out of an offensive funk to help Jon Lester stay unbeaten. Lester pitched seven solid innings and Stephen Drew hit his second career grand slam during an eight-run third … 0

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore delivers to Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Matt Moore of Tampa Bay beats Red Sox for AL-leading seventh win

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s Matt Moore pitched six strong innings and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 Tuesday night to remain unbeaten and claim a share of the major league lead in victories. Moore (7-0) yielded … 0

Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion (10) is greeted by teammate Emilio Bonifacio after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Jose Bautista hits two of Toronto’s five home runs to beat Red Sox

Friday, May 17, 2013

BOSTON — Jose Bautista looks comfortable in the No. 2 slot in the Toronto Blue Jays’ batting order. Bautista hit two of Toronto’s five home runs, and the Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 12-4 Sunday to … 0

Toronto Blue Jays' Mark Buehrle pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Saturday, May 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Adam Lind’s homer lifts Jays past Red Sox

Friday, May 17, 2013

BOSTON — Mark Buehrle was in one of those rare grooves where he never thought he’d allow a hit. He’s got the resume to know what that feels like. Buehrle pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning before … 0

Toronto Blue Jays' Munenori Kawasaki warms up before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Friday, May 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Blue Jays have no answer for Lester in shutout

Friday, May 10, 2013

BOSTON — Toronto catcher J.P. Arencibia took his time, rattling them off one by one: Cutter. Sinker. Four-seamer. Changeup. Just about everything Boston’s Jon Lester threw against the Blue Jays was spot on. The left-hander breezed through Toronto’s … 0

Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan contemplating surgery

Friday, May 17, 2013

BOSTON — Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan is contemplating season-ending surgery after being examined Friday by orthopedist James Andrews. An MRI taken during the visit Friday showed flexor tendon damage in the right forearm, Boston manager John Farrell said. If an operation is performed, Hanrahan would miss the … 0

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kevin Correia delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Stumbling Red Sox fall again on error by pitcher John Lackey

Thursday, May 9, 2013

BOSTON — Oswaldo Arcia hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins capitalized on a costly throwing error by Boston starter John Lackey to beat the struggling Red Sox 5-3 Thursday night. Lackey’s wild throw to second base … 0

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Ryan Doumit is greeted at the plate by Justin Morneau (33) after his two-run home run as Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia walks back to position during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Twins hammer Red Sox

Thursday, May 9, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — Allen Webster’s hour drive from Pawtucket, R.I., to Boston lasted longer than his second career start. Coming off an impressive debut nearly three weeks ago, Webster was hammered by Minnesota on Wednesday night, recording just … 0

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Scott Diamond delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, May 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Errors sink Red Sox in loss to Twins

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

BOSTON — The Minnesota Twins aren’t taking any chances with Scott Diamond’s surgically repaired left elbow. On Tuesday night, he didn’t give the Boston Red Sox many. Diamond allowed three hits in seven shutout innings, Ryan Doumit hit … 0

Boston Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew is congratulated by teammates after his game-winning, RBI double in the eleventh inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, May 6, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Stephen Drew doubles in 11th to give Red Sox win over Twins

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

BOSTON — Stephen Drew missed the start of the season with a concussion and struggled at the plate when he returned. He finally started to turn his season around on Monday night. Drew had four hits, including a … 0

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