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Varitek Single Gives Boston Win Over Jays

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 30, 2008 11:17 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Manny Ramirez slid in just ahead of the tag on Jason Varitek's single in the ninth, giving the Boston Red Sox their second straight win in their last at bat, 2-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. Ramirez barely beat the throw from center fielder Vernon Wells, who had thrown out Jed Lowrie at the plate on the previous play, a single by Brandon Moss.

When umpire Sam Holbrook made the safe call, Ramirez slammed his helmet to the ground and was swarmed by teammates. The Red Sox had beaten the Blue Jays 1-0 on Tuesday night on Kevin Youkilis' RBI single to center in the ninth that drove in Ortiz from second base.

Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek, right, is mobbed by teammates after his game-winning RBI single during the ninth inning of their 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game.
Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek, right, is mobbed by teammates after his game-winning RBI single during the ninth inning of their 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz follows through on a solo home run as Toronto Blue Jays catcher Greg Zaun looks on during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Wednesday.
Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz follows through on a solo home run as Toronto Blue Jays catcher Greg Zaun looks on during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Wednesday.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez slides home with the game-winning run as Toronto Blue Jays catcher Rob Barajas awaits the throw during the ninth inning of the Red Sox 2-1 win.
Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez slides home with the game-winning run as Toronto Blue Jays catcher Rob Barajas awaits the throw during the ninth inning of the Red Sox 2-1 win.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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