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BoSox Sweep ChiSox

Boston routs Chicago 11-1 to move 7½ games ahead of the Yanks in the AL East

By Joseph Fasano, Newser User

Posted Aug 27, 2007 4:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Red Sox routed the White Sox 11-1 yesterday, with home runs from David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, and Bobby Kielty rounding out Boston's four-game sweep in Chicago. The Sox, climbing to 7½ games ahead of the Yanks in the American League East, hammered pitcher Javier Vazquez to end his three-game winning streak.

Boston's Julian Tavarez fanned seven and surrendered only two hits in six innings. It was decidedly unexpected dominance from the 7-9 Tavarez, who was 0-5 in his previous seven starts and winless since June 20. Meanwhile, left fielder Manny Ramirez was benched with a sore back, though the All-Star should be back in the lineup this week.

Boston Red Sox's Coco Crisp, left, Dustin Pedroia and Bobby Kielty, right, smile as they celebrate with teammates after the Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 11-1 in a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 26,... (Associated Press)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Javier Vazquez wipes his face after Boston Red Sox' David Ortiz's two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, in Chicago. (AP... (Associated Press)

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Julian Tavarez delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (Associated Press)

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