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Ramirez, Beckett Help Sox Top Yankees

Manny has 2 HRs, Beckett goes 8 innings in 7-5 win

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Apr 17, 2008 11:44 PM CDT

(Newser) – Manny Ramirez hit two more homers off an ineffective Mike Mussina, leading Josh Beckett and the Boston Red Sox past the perturbed New York Yankees, 7-5 in a game that nearly got testy Thursday night. With Ramirez enjoying his latest outburst against his favorite foe, Yankees reliever Kyle Farnsworth threw a 97 mph fastball behind the slugger's neck.

Ramirez flinched and dropped his bat, but never made a motion toward the mound. Plate umpire Larry Vanover immediately warned both dugouts, and Ramirez eventually grounded out to second. The Red Sox never retaliated. Ramirez hit his 494th home run in the first for sole possession of 24th place on the career list, then added No. 495 an inning later.

New York Yankees catcher Chad Moeller, left, talks with pitcher Mike Mussina on the mound after Mussina gave up a two-run home run to Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez.
New York Yankees catcher Chad Moeller, left, talks with pitcher Mike Mussina on the mound after Mussina gave up a two-run home run to Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez connects for a two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning.
Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez connects for a two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter watches from the dugout during the ninth inning.
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter watches from the dugout during the ninth inning.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek follows through on a base hit to center field on which Kevin Youkilis scored during the third inning.
Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek follows through on a base hit to center field on which Kevin Youkilis scored during the third inning.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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