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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 homer in the first inning and the Chicago White Sox handed Jon Lester his first loss with a 6-4 victory over the … 0

Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino (18) runs to the dugout as grounds crew tarp the field during a rain delay called during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

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 Will Middlebrooks homered and the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 for their fifth … 0

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, … 0

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Samantha Manitsas of Belchertown pitches to South Hadley Monday at Beech Grounds in South Hadley.
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From left, Alyssa Kuhn, 13, left, Bobby Peterson, 14, Sam Rilpelle, 13, Ashlyn Finnessey, 13, Tess McNamara, 12, Taylor Perrault, 13 and Katie Cole, 13, all students with JFK Middle School chorus teacher Steve Hinks,, sing while washing cars Sunday on King Street
in Northampton to raise money for the chorus scholarship fund.

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Father Bill Hamilton is sworn in as police department chaplain Wednesday at the Easthampton Public Safety Complex.

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game on Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Jon Lester pitches Red Sox to sixth straight win

Thursday, April 18, 2013

CLEVELAND (AP) — Even after extending their winning streak to six games on Thursday, the Boston Red Sox had something more on their minds as they packed up for the flight home. They will reunite with their fans … 0

A jersey memorializing the victims of the Monday explosions at the Boston Marathon hangs in the Boston Red Sox dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Red Sox beat Cleveland for fifth straight win

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

CLEVELAND — Their minds more at ease after two harrowing days, the Red Sox won again. Converted closer Alfredo Aceves coasted through five innings, Mike Napoli and Daniel Nava drove in two runs apiece and the Red Sox, … 0

The Boston Red Sox players and coaches observe a moment of silence for the victims of the Boston bombings before a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Somber Red Sox regroup, beat Indians

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

CLEVELAND — They scrambled to put the jersey together, and then the Red Sox hung it proudly on the dugout wall. For nine innings, No. 617 with “Boston” above the numerals and “Strong” below them reminded the players … 0

Red Sox place closer Joel Hanrahan on disabled list

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have placed closer Joel Hanrahan on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right hamstring. Boston manager John Farrell said Hanrahan is expected to begin throwing in five to seven days. Andrew Bailey will serve as the team’s closer. Hanrahan, acquired … 0

Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia watches his solo home run with Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Hour after Red Sox win, explosion at Marathon

Monday, April 15, 2013

BOSTON — The Red Sox and Rays were making their ways out of Fenway Park when two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon were heard at the stadium. The Red Sox beat the Rays 3-2 … 0

Mike Napoli, Red Sox rally in ninth to complete sweep of Rays

Monday, April 15, 2013

BOSTON — Mike Napoli drove in the winning run with a double in the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the light-hitting Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-2 win on Monday. The … 0

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz reacts to a walk during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Clay Buchholz loses no-hit bid in eighth inning as Red Sox shut out Rays

Sunday, April 14, 2013

BOSTON — Clay Buchholz was a nervous 23-year-old rookie when he threw a no-hitter in his second major league start. He was more relaxed when he nearly did it again Sunday. “A lot more than the last time … 0

Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury, left, celebrates behind Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Lobaton as he scores the game-winning run on an RBI single by teammate Shane Victorino in the 10th inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, April 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 2-1. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Red Sox edge Rays on Shane Victorino’s infield single against overloaded infield in 10th inning

Saturday, April 13, 2013

BOSTON — Shane Victorino didn’t even notice Tampa Bay’s unusual five-man infield. His only thought was to make contact with the speedy Jacoby Ellsbury standing on third base. Victorino had a well-placed RBI single into an overloaded infield … 0

Opener of Rays-Red Sox series postponed by rain

Friday, April 12, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — The game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox on Friday night has been postponed by rain. The opener of the four-game series was called off after rain began in the afternoon. The wet weather was expected to continue for most of the … 0

Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis watches his solo home run against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Orioles edge Red Sox to win series

Thursday, April 11, 2013

BOSTON — Koji Uehara had been perfect for the Red Sox. That all ended on his first pitch to Adam Jones. Chris Davis hit his sixth homer and Jones drove in two runs, including a tiebreaking double off … 0

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