Buchholz backed by 6 homers (2 from Pedroia) in 10-0 victory over OriolesBOSTON — Clay Buchholz pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, and Dustin Pedroia hit two of Boston’s season-high six homers to lead the Red Sox to a 10-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night. Cast aside last month, former aces Penny, Padilla, Smoltz & Contreras flash old form in NLA few weeks ago, they were cast off and washed up. Brad Penny, Jose Contreras, John Smoltz and Vicente Padilla, totally available to any team that wanted them. Deutsche Bank win lifts Steve Stricker over Tiger Woods and into lead in FedEx Cup playoffsNORTON, Mass. — Steve Stricker laughed off the suggestion that he is golf’s Mr. September — the player who’s flourished the most in the PGA Tour playoffs. With 2 late birdies, Stricker wins in Boston and goes past WoodsNORTON, Mass. — Steve Stricker can build a strong case for the Deutsche Bank Championship as the biggest victory of his career. Mark Buehrle gets first victory since perfect game as White Sox beat Red Sox 5-1CHICAGO — Mark Buehrle won for the first time since pitching a perfect game on July 23, ending his eight-start drought by leading the Chicago White Sox over the Boston Red Sox 5-1 Monday. Woods shoots 63 for belated, short-lived lead in Boston; 9-stroke deficit at start is too muchNORTON, Mass. — Tiger Woods was 6 under after six holes in the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship, leaving fans wondering whether they would see an unprecedented comeback. Brandon Inge’s grand slam in 9th gives 1st-place Tigers a sixth straight win, 5-3 over RaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Detroit manager Jim Leyland started the day with a rugged ride. Brandon Inge ended it with a sweet drive. Steve Stricker grabs share of lead at Deutsche Bank Championship with eagle on final holeNORTON, Mass. — Steve Stricker looked at the 18th green, 237 yards away, and saw that an eagle was within reach. With an eagle on the final hole, Stricker gets a share at top of crowded leaderboardNORTON, Mass. — Steve Stricker was among eight players who had at least a share of the lead Sunday in the Deutsche Bank Championship. He also knew how much each shot mattered. Red Sox 6, White Sox 1
Gavin Floyd’s strong pitching sends White Sox to 5-1 victory over Red SoxCHICAGO — Gavin Floyd retired his first 17 batters, gave up only three hits in eight innings and struck out a career-high 11 on Saturday to pitch the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. White Sox 5, Red Sox 1
Boston College thumps crosstown rival Northeastern 54-0 for Spaziani’s first* victoryBOSTON — Montel Harris scored on a 48-yard run on Boston College’s first play from scrimmage, and the Eagles ran away from Northeastern for a 54-0 victory on Saturday. On another great day for scoring, O’Hair and Furyk rise to the top at Deutsche BankNORTON, Mass. — Tiger Woods couldn’t make enough putts to catch up with the players who couldn’t miss. Roy Halladay pitches 1-hitter as Blue Jays beat Yankees 6-0, end New York’s win streak at 7TORONTO — Roy Halladay turned around a recent rough stretch by turning up his aggression. Halladay pitched a one-hitter to snap a three-start losing streak and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 6-0, ending New York’s winning streak at seven games. White Sox 12, Red Sox 2
Mark Kotsay homers, drives in 3 to lead White Sox’ 12-2 rout of Red SoxCHICAGO — Mark Kotsay homered and had three RBIs against his former team, Chris Getz went 4 for 5 and the Chicago White Sox collected 20 hits Friday night to rout the Boston Red Sox 12-2. Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien signs multiyear contract extensionBOSTON — Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien has signed a multiyear contract extension. Clay Buchholz stifles Rays in 6-3 victory, Red Sox increase AL wild-card lead to 3 gamesST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Clay Buchholz finally beat someone other than Toronto this season, and it helped the Red Sox get a key win over Tampa Bay. Vijay Singh back in Boston, hoping for repeat victory and renewed hope in PGA Tour playoffsNORTON, Mass. — Vijay Singh left last year’s Deutsche Bank Championship as a virtual lock to win the PGA Tour’s playoff and the $10 million bonus that goes along with it. Red Sox 6, Rays 3
Buchholz and Bay help Boston increase AL wild-card lead with victory over Tampa BayST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston had rare road success in Florida at the perfect time. Tiger trying to make a few putts and take some big stridesNORTON, Mass. — Tiger Woods created a slight stir Thursday morning on the TPC Boston when a Nike representative approached him on the first tee carrying two putters. Brad Penny debuts for Giants, pitches 5-hit ball over 8 shutout innings to beat Phillies 4-0PHILADELPHIA — Brad Penny moved from the wild-card race in the AL to the one in the NL. He hopes he can make the difference in San Francisco that he failed to make in Boston. Brad Penny throws 8 shutout innings; Rowand, Uribe homer in Giants’ 4-0 win over PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — After a sensational and surprising debut with San Francisco, Brad Penny kept his eyes on the Red Sox game on TV as he dressed. Burrell, Crawford and Longoria homer to pace Rays’ 8-5 victory over Red SoxST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pat Burrell snapped an eighth-inning tie with a RBI single and Evan Longoria followed with a two-run homer Wednesday night to help Tampa Bay avoid falling farther back in the AL playoff race with an 8-5 victory over Boston. Rays 8, Red Sox 5
Papelbon to the rescue: Red Sox hold off Rays 8-4 for crucial win in AL wild-card raceST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston has an opportunity to put a serious crimp in Tampa Bay’s playoff chances, so the Red Sox were determined to not let a rare victory at Tropicana Field slip away. Red Sox 8, Rays 4
RHP Junichi Tazawa among 5 players added to Red Sox rosterST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston pitcher Junichi Tazawa has rejoined the Red Sox after a few days in the minors. Andy Pettitte retires first 20 batters, gives up 1 run in 8 innings as Yankees top Orioles 5-1BALTIMORE — The irony of Andy Pettitte’s no-hit bid against the Baltimore Orioles was that the one time he wanted to miss the strike zone, he couldn’t. Brad Penny agrees to minor league deal with Giants, expected to start WednesdaySAN FRANCISCO — Brad Penny and the Giants agreed to a minor league contract Monday night, adding another proven arm to San Francisco’s strong rotation for the stretch run. Paul Byrd makes 1st start in a year, tosses 6 shutout innings as Red Sox blank Blue Jays 7-0BOSTON — Paul Byrd was pitching to kids a little less than a month ago. He felt like one after his return to the majors. Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi set to retire from career marked by comeback from mild strokeBOSTON — Tedy Bruschi is retiring after a 13-year career marked by an inspiring return to the New England Patriots as a starting linebacker eight months after a stroke. Red Sox 7, Blue Jays 0
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