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Ramirez's Bat and Arm Lead Red Sox

Beckett pitches eight strong innings as Boston continues roll

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted May 3, 2008 11:34 PM CDT

(Newser) – Manny Ramirez singled in two runs in the first inning to end his longest RBI drought with Boston and Josh Beckett pitched eight innings to help the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-4 last night. Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz each had three... Read full story »

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Beckett pitches eight strong innings as Boston continues roll

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