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Baltimore Orioles' Danny Valencia connects for a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox in the third inning of a baseball game on Thursday, June 13, 2013, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Orioles outlast Red Sox 5-4 in 13 innings

Friday, June 14, 2013

BALTIMORE — Chris Davis singled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the 13th inning, giving the Baltimore Orioles an exhausting 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the opener of a four-game series between AL East contenders. Danny Valencia homered for the Orioles, who moved into second place and within 2½ games of Boston. Baltimore won despite … 0

Alfredo Aceves steps in, leads Red Sox past Rays

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Alfredo Aceves had another successful spot start. Aceves threw six solid innings, Daniel Nava homered and the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday night. “Ace gave us a huge lift today,” Boston manager John Farrell said. “He did an excellent job, and … 0

Rays hammer Jon Lester, Red Sox

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Matt Joyce sent a message with his bat. Joyce hit one of three homers off Jon Lester to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox 8-3 on Tuesday night. Joyce, one day after being hit by a pitch that sparked a bench-clearing scrum, put … 0

Adam Dunn powers Chicago over Jon Lester, Red Sox

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

CHICAGO — Adam Dunn has been insisting all season he feels great, even while he was piling up strikeouts at the beginning of the year. It’s not so hard to believe him right now. Dunn hit a three-run … 0

Red Sox weather three-hour rain delay, sweep Twins

Sunday, May 19, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS — At least John Lackey and the Boston Red Sox had something to keep themselves entertained during a long rain delay on Sunday. Lackey allowed one hit over six innings before a three-hour delay, Dustin Pedroia and … 0

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. … 0

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 … 0

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 … 0

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

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

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

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

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