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Ortiz, Ramirez Push Red Sox to Comeback Win

Eighth-inning rally downs Rangers, bails out starter Lester

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(Newser) – Manny Ramirez hit a two-run homer after slumping slugging partner David Ortiz tied it with an RBI single in the eighth inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers last night. Dustin Pedroia doubled off the Green Monster against Joaquin Benoit (1-1) with one out in the eighth. Ortiz followed with a hard single to score Pedroia.

Javier Lopez (1-0) escaped a two-on, two-out jam by getting Josh Hamilton to line to center and earned the win. Jonathan Papelbon got the final three outs for his sixth save. The Rangers scored single runs in the first three innings off Boston starter Jon Lester before he settled down and pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs and 10 hits with two walks and five strikeouts.

Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez, right, celebrates his two-run home run with teammate David Ortiz in the eighth inning.
Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez, right, celebrates his two-run home run with teammate David Ortiz in the eighth inning.   (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, April 19, 2008, in Boston.
Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, April 19, 2008, in Boston.   (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Texas Rangers left fielder German Duranin cannot field the ball against the wall on a double by Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia in the eight inning. The Red Sox won 5-3.
Texas Rangers left fielder German Duranin cannot field the ball against the wall on a double by Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia in the eight inning. The Red Sox won 5-3.   (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Texas Rangers' Gerald Laird reacts to a called strike in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox won 5-3.
Texas Rangers' Gerald Laird reacts to a called strike in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox won 5-3.   (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis throws to first base for the out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, April 19, 2008, in Boston.
Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis throws to first base for the out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, April 19, 2008, in Boston.   (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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