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Fans wait for the start of a rain delayed baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

John Lackey, Red Sox top Indians 8-1

Saturday, May 25, 2013

BOSTON — John Lackey allowed two hits in seven innings, Mike Carp hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 8-1 on a rainy Friday night. It was the second straight strong performance by Lackey, who missed all last season following Tommy John elbow surgery. Last Sunday he gave up one hit and one unearned … 0

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, right, gives designated hitter Mark Reynolds (12) a pat on the back after defeating the Boston Red Sox during a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 23, 2013. The Indians won 12-3. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Indians pound Red Sox in Terry Francona’s return to Fenway Park

Friday, May 24, 2013

BOSTON — Terry Francona returned to Fenway Park and found some more pleasant memories. A standing ovation. A video tribute to his time as manager of the Boston Red Sox. And, most importantly, a win for his Cleveland Indians. Drew Stubbs, Mark Reynolds and Michael Bourn combined for nine hits and eight RBIs … 0

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona walks past photographers as he heads to the bench of the visitor's dugout before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Francona was Red Sox manager for the 2004 and 2007 World Series Championship seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Terry Francona manages at Fenway Park for first time since 2011  

Thursday, May 23, 2013

BOSTON — Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout. Back at Fenway Park as a manager for the first time since being let go by the Boston Red Sox in 2011, he was calm and occasionally funny while wearing the cap of the Cleveland Indians. After all, he’s back in … 0

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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

Friday, May 24, 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

Boston Red Sox Mike Napoli after striking out during the a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Red Sox can’t avoid sweep in Texas

Sunday, May 5, 2013

ARLINGTON, Texas — 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. Then David Ross went deep an inning later. … 0

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli (12) can't handle the throw at first base, allowing a two-run RBI single, by Texas Rangers Craig Gentry (23) during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Rangers Adrian Beltre and A. J. Pierzynski scored on the play.(AP Photo/LM Otero)

Ian Kinsler homers on first pitch as Rangers again defeat Red Sox

Friday, May 24, 2013

ARLINGTON, Texas — Craig Gentry had an infield hit that produced two runs and later hit a two-run homer as the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Saturday night. The Rangers broke a 1-1 tie … 0

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland throws during the fist inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, May 3, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Red Sox open road trip with loss to Rangers

Friday, May 3, 2013

ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre cleared the bases this time, and the Texas Rangers got a big victory over the best team in the majors. Beltre broke out of an extended slump just as manager Ron Washington had … 0

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