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	<title>Sports News &#187; David ortiz</title>
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		<title>Home Run Derby Held At Anaheim</title>
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ANAHEIM (GaeaTimes.com)- Home Run Derby on Angle Stadium on Monday night although felt the absence of some top hitter of the Major League baseball, had some amazing actions and homers shots to soar the heat up. From Boston Red Sox&#8217;s David Ortiz to Chris Young all tried their best to make it to the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/13/home-run-derby-held-at-anaheim-120198/" title="Home Run Derby Held At Anaheim">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hanley Ramirez Becomes Runner-Up</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
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ANAHEIM (GaeaTimes.com)- At the Angel Stadium on Monday night Hanley Ramirez who plays for the Florida Marlins ended up holding the position of the runner-up. The player displayed some brilliant shots in the first two rounds of the game but failed to maintain the same performance in the final round that provided a ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/13/hanley-ramirez-becomes-runner-up-120152/">Hanley Ramirez Becomes Runner-Up</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>David Ortiz Wins Home Run Derby</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:59:19 +0000</pubDate>
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ANAHEIM (GaeaTimes.com)- David Ortiz is back and this time with the same old vigor that had made him one of the top hitters of the Major League Baseball. The Boston Red Sox&#8217; David Ortiz who is best known for his power swings seemed to be the master of the field on Monday night  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/13/david-ortiz-wins-home-run-derby-120137/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Call me Big Papi: Boston&#8217;s David Ortiz wins Home Run Derby, beating Florida&#8217;s Hanley Ramirez</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:45:48 +0000</pubDate>
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David Ortiz wins HR Derby with 11-homer final

ANAHEIM, Calif. — David Ortiz believes his power swing is all the way back. After a big finish in the Home Run Derby, Boston&#8217;s beloved slugger has a trophy to prove it.
Big Papi won his first derby title Monday night, hitting 11 homers in the final round to ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/12/call-me-big-papi-bostons-david-ortiz-wins-home-run-derby-beating-floridas-hanley-ramirez-120117/">Call me Big Papi: Boston&#8217;s David Ortiz wins Home Run Derby, beating Florida&#8217;s Hanley Ramirez</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>National League looks to end perplexing 13-year drought in All-Star game that AL has dominated</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:19:51 +0000</pubDate>
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AL reign: Can NL finally win All-Star game again?

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ryan Howard is sick of all the talk about the American League&#8217;s dominance in the All-Star game.
The Phillies slugger knows all too well it&#8217;s been 13 years of AL bragging rights. And, no, that wacky 7-7 tie in 2002 did little to boost NL ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/12/national-league-looks-to-end-perplexing-13-year-drought-in-all-star-game-that-al-has-dominated-120098/">Original article on  : National League looks to end perplexing 13-year drought in All-Star game that AL has dominated</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Led by newcomer Martinez, Red Sox use 23-hit attack to breeze past Orioles 18-10</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:27:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Ginsburg</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[BALTIMORE — The addition of Victor Martinez to the Boston Red Sox lineup has proven to be mutually beneficial to the team and its grateful newcomer.

Martinez had a career-high tying five hits and four RBIs, Josh Reddick and Rocco Baldelli homered, and the Red Sox reached season highs in runs and hits Sunday in a ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/03/led-by-newcomer-martinez-red-sox-use-23-hit-attack-to-breeze-past-orioles-18-10-17076/" title="Led by newcomer Martinez, Red Sox use 23-hit attack to breeze past Orioles 18-10">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>McCain sickened by baseball&#8217;s steroid scandal and asks, &#8216;Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain is lamenting the latest report of a baseball player linked to performance-enhancing drugs.

Last week the players&#8217; union confirmed that Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was among the 104 major leaguers who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.
In response to the revelation, McCain sent a message on his Twitter .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/02/mccain-sickened-by-baseballs-steroid-scandal-and-asks-where-have-you-gone-joe-dimaggio-16999/">McCain sickened by baseball&#8217;s steroid scandal and asks, &#8216;Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Beckett wins 13th, Youkilis goes 4 for 4 with homer as Red Sox blank Orioles 4-0</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BALTIMORE — Josh Beckett pitched seven innings of six-hit ball for his major league-leading 13th win, Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis homered, and the Boston Red Sox cruised past the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Saturday night.

Youkilis went 4 for 4 with a walk. In the first two games of the series, he&#8217;s 7 for 8 with ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/02/beckett-wins-13th-youkilis-goes-4-for-4-with-homer-as-red-sox-blank-orioles-4-0-16874/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Beckett wins 13th, Youkilis goes 4 for 4 with homer as Red Sox blank Orioles 4-0</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Angels come from behind again, defeat Twins 11-5 with a six-run 11th</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS — Howie Kendrick&#8217;s pinch-hit RBI single started Los Angeles&#8217; six-run 11th inning and the Angels recorded their major league-leading 34th comeback victory of the season, 11-5 over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

The Angels, who have come from behind in 13 of their past 18 victories, had six hits and two walks against three .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/01/angels-come-from-behind-again-defeat-twins-11-5-with-a-six-run-11th-16635/">Angels come from behind again, defeat Twins 11-5 with a six-run 11th</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Red Sox hit three homers, including go-ahead shot by Youkilis, to beat Orioles 6-5</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:54:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Ginsburg</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[BALTIMORE — Kevin Youkilis put Boston ahead with a two-run homer in the seventh inning, and David Ortiz and Jacoby Ellsbury also connected to help the Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 Friday night.

Ortiz has two home runs in two games since it was disclosed that he was on the list of more than ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/01/red-sox-hit-three-homers-including-go-ahead-shot-by-youkilis-to-beat-orioles-6-5-16585/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Red Sox hit three homers, including go-ahead shot by Youkilis, to beat Orioles 6-5</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Reds&#8217; Arroyo: &#8216;Wouldn&#8217;t be surprised&#8217; to see name on 2003 list of positive drug tests</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI — Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo admits he took amphetamines. Whether that put him on the 2003 list of players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, he says he&#8217;s not sure.

&#8220;What I said was anybody could be on the list,&#8221; Arroyo said before Cincinnati played Colorado on Friday night. &#8220;I said I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/01/reds-arroyo-wouldnt-be-surprised-to-see-name-on-2003-list-of-positive-drug-tests-16561/" title="Reds&#8217; Arroyo: &#8216;Wouldn&#8217;t be surprised&#8217; to see name on 2003 list of positive drug tests">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ortiz remains mum on 2003 drug test; Francona asks patience while information is gathered</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[BALTIMORE — Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz fended off further questions Friday about his 2003 drug test, saying he needed more time to gather information.

&#8220;I am trying to find out what&#8217;s going on. When I get my stuff together, I&#8217;ll let you guys know,&#8221; Ortiz said before the Red Sox faced the Baltimore Orioles.
The ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/01/ortiz-remains-mum-on-2003-drug-test-francona-asks-patience-while-information-is-gathered-16543/" title="Ortiz remains mum on 2003 drug test; Francona asks patience while information is gathered">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Despite reports, Brady won&#8217;t say whether supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen is pregnant</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:59:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady won&#8217;t say whether he&#8217;s expecting a child with supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen — even though the secret&#8217;s been out for a while.

Bundchen did a photo shoot for London Fog recently, and a company spokesman announced that the pictures were airbrushed to remove her baby bump.
Brady played it coy on Friday, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/31/despite-reports-brady-wont-say-whether-supermodel-wife-gisele-bundchen-is-pregnant-16406/">Original article &nbsp;: Despite reports, Brady won&#8217;t say whether supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen is pregnant</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Baseball&#8217;s Red Sox duo Ortiz and Ramirez tested for doping</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:37:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez, two giants of US baseball that helped end an 86-year title drought for the Boston Red Sox, tested positive for steroids in 2003.

The New York Times reported that their names are on a now-infamous list of about 100 baseball players that tested positive for performance-enhancing substances in that ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/31/baseballs-red-sox-duo-ortiz-and-ramirez-tested-for-doping-16318/">Baseball&#8217;s Red Sox duo Ortiz and Ramirez tested for doping</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Red Sox star David Ortiz says union told him he tested positive for drugs in 2003</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:52:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz became the latest star implicated in baseball&#8217;s ever-growing drug scandal, acknowledging Thursday that the players&#8217; union confirmed he tested positive in 2003.

Shortly after hitting the go-ahead home run that beat Oakland 8-5, Ortiz responded to a story on The New York Times&#8217; Web site that he ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/31/red-sox-star-david-ortiz-says-union-told-him-he-tested-positive-for-drugs-in-2003-16176/">Red Sox star David Ortiz says union told him he tested positive for drugs in 2003</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Red Sox star David Ortiz acknowledges he tested positive for drugs in 2003</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:48:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz says he was told by the baseball players&#8217; union that he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.

Ortiz says he&#8217;s surprised by the news and intends to find out what drug was found in the tests that were supposed to remain anonymous.
The New York Times reported .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/31/red-sox-star-david-ortiz-acknowledges-he-tested-positive-for-drugs-in-2003-16153/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>After drug report, David Ortiz hits 3-run homer to lead Red Sox over Oakland 8-5</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — David Ortiz&#8217;s teammates rose up to greet him when he returned to the dugout following his go-ahead homer, then promised to stand behind him after he was linked to performance-enhancing drugs.

&#8220;I believe David is OK. He is determined to address this head-on,&#8221; Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. &#8220;We&#8217;ll deal with that as .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/31/after-drug-report-david-ortiz-hits-3-run-homer-to-lead-red-sox-over-oakland-8-5-16135/">After drug report, David Ortiz hits 3-run homer to lead Red Sox over Oakland 8-5</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Report: David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez among players who tested positive in 2003</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez, the sluggers who led Boston to a pair of World Series championships, were among the more than 100 Major League Baseball players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003, according to a report in The New York Times.

The article posted on the newspaper&#8217;s Web site Thursday ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/30/report-david-ortiz-manny-ramirez-among-players-who-tested-positive-in-2003-16072/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Report: David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez among players who tested positive in 2003</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Red Sox retire Jim Rice&#8217;s No. 14, then A&#8217;s hit like him to win 9-8 in 11 innings</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jimmy Golen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — Rajai Davis singled home Mark Ellis in the ninth to send the game into extra innings, then did it again in the 11th on Tuesday night and the Oakland Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 9-8.

Boston led 7-4 when Jonathan Papelbon blew just his third save in 28 opportunites, thanks in part to ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/29/red-sox-retire-jim-rices-no-14-then-as-hit-like-him-to-win-9-8-in-11-innings-15694/">Red Sox retire Jim Rice&#8217;s No. 14, then A&#8217;s hit like him to win 9-8 in 11 innings</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Beckett stays unbeaten at home, Boston snaps out of hitting slump in 8-3 win over Oakland</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Ulman</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — Josh Beckett became the American League&#8217;s first 12-game winner and the Boston Red Sox snapped out of a slump with 14 hits in an 8-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.

Beckett (12-4) struck out 10 before leaving after Scott Hairston&#8217;s leadoff triple in the eighth, and the bullpen extended its streak .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/28/beckett-stays-unbeaten-at-home-boston-snaps-out-of-hitting-slump-in-8-3-win-over-oakland-15418/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Beckett stays unbeaten at home, Boston snaps out of hitting slump in 8-3 win over Oakland</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Orioles beat Red Sox 6-2 as Markakis drives in 3 runs off struggling John Smoltz</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:18:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Ulman</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — Nick Markakis homered and drove in three runs off a struggling John Smoltz and the Baltimore Orioles broke an 11-game losing streak at Fenway Park with a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.

Markakis hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning, an RBI double in the third and a solo .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/26/orioles-beat-red-sox-6-2-as-markakis-drives-in-3-runs-off-struggling-john-smoltz-15109/" title="Orioles beat Red Sox 6-2 as Markakis drives in 3 runs off struggling John Smoltz">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ortiz&#8217;s 3-run homer and Lester&#8217;s solid pitching carry Red Sox to 7-2 win over Orioles</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — David Ortiz jump-started Boston&#8217;s sluggish offense with a three-run homer, Adam LaRoche added a two-run shot in his Red Sox debut and Jon Lester pitched into the eighth inning in a 7-2 win over the struggling Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.

Jacoby Ellsbury added two RBI doubles for the Red Sox, who won their ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/26/ortizs-3-run-homer-and-lesters-solid-pitching-carry-red-sox-to-7-2-win-over-orioles-14879/" title="Ortiz&#8217;s 3-run homer and Lester&#8217;s solid pitching carry Red Sox to 7-2 win over Orioles">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>John Smoltz gives up 3 homers in 6th inning in Rangers 6-3 victory over Red Sox</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:39:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Texas — David Murphy and Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered on consecutive pitches, in the same inning Michael Young led off with a long ball, and the Texas Rangers beat the suddenly slumping Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Monday night.

The Red Sox have lost three straight, the latest loss allowing the New York Yankees to tie ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/21/john-smoltz-gives-up-3-homers-in-6th-inning-in-rangers-6-3-victory-over-red-sox-13658/">Read : John Smoltz gives up 3 homers in 6th inning in Rangers 6-3 victory over Red Sox</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Smoltz allows 3 homers in an inning against Rangers, who beat Red Sox 6-3</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:09:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Texas — David Murphy and Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered on consecutive pitches, in the same inning Michael Young led off with a long ball, and the Texas Rangers beat the suddenly slumping Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Monday night.

The Red Sox have lost three straight, the latest loss allowing the New York Yankees to tie .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/21/smoltz-allows-3-homers-in-an-inning-against-rangers-who-beat-red-sox-6-3-13614/">Source &nbsp;: Smoltz allows 3 homers in an inning against Rangers, who beat Red Sox 6-3</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Gone with a win? Halladay pitches 6-hitter to lead Blue Jays past Red Sox 3-1</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TORONTO — If this was Roy Halladay&#8217;s final start for the Blue Jays, he made it a good one.

Halladay pitched a six-hitter to win for the first time since June 7 and Rod Barajas drove in three runs, leading Toronto past the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Sunday.
Halladay (11-3) could be the biggest prize available ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/19/gone-with-a-win-halladay-pitches-6-hitter-to-lead-blue-jays-past-red-sox-3-1-13275/">Original article on  : Gone with a win? Halladay pitches 6-hitter to lead Blue Jays past Red Sox 3-1</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kevin Youkilis homers, Clay Buchholz wins season debut as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:08:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TORONTO — Kevin Youkilis hit a two-run homer, Clay Buchholz pitched 5 2-3 innings to earn his first major league win in more than a year and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Friday night.

David Ortiz added a two-run double as Boston opened the second half by winning its fourth ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/18/kevin-youkilis-homers-clay-buchholz-wins-season-debut-as-red-sox-beat-blue-jays-4-1-12849/">Kevin Youkilis homers, Clay Buchholz wins season debut as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-1</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Josh Beckett pitches 3-hitter for 100th career victory as Red Sox blank Royals 6-0</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:38:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Ulman</dc:creator>
		
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BOSTON — Josh Beckett kept firing strikes. Kansas City hitters kept missing them.
&#8220;Not a lot we could do with him,&#8221; Royals manager Trey Hillman said.
Welcome to the club.
The Red Sox ace pitched his second shutout in five starts, picked up his 100th career victory and held Kansas City to three hits as Boston went into .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/13/josh-beckett-pitches-3-hitter-for-100th-career-victory-as-red-sox-blank-royals-6-0-11418/">Source &nbsp;: Josh Beckett pitches 3-hitter for 100th career victory as Red Sox blank Royals 6-0</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:31:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — Josh Beckett capped a brilliant first half of the season with a three-hitter, joining teammate Tim Wakefield as the only 11-game winners in the AL as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-0 Sunday.

Beckett (11-3) retired the first nine batters, five on strikeouts, and picked up his 100th career victory. .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/12/josh-beckett-pitches-3-hitter-for-100th-career-victory-in-bostons-6-0-win-over-kansas-city-11261/">Josh Beckett pitches 3-hitter for 100th career victory in Boston&#8217;s 6-0 win over Kansas City</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>John Smoltz gets first win with Red Sox, 15-9 over Royals</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — John Smoltz finally felt as if he contributed to the Boston Red Sox. He doesn&#8217;t expect it to be for the last time.

Smoltz got his first win for Boston and Kevin Youkilis hit two home runs to lift the Red Sox over the Kansas City Royals 15-9 Saturday night.
&#8220;I feel like I&#8217;ve checked .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/12/john-smoltz-gets-first-win-with-red-sox-15-9-over-royals-11129/">Original article &nbsp;: John Smoltz gets first win with Red Sox, 15-9 over Royals</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Red Sox beat Royals 1-0 behind Dustin Pedroia&#8217;s RBI double, Jon Lester&#8217;s 8 strong innings</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:46:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — Dustin Pedroia doubled in a run in the eighth inning, Jon Lester outdueled Brian Bannister and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 1-0 on Friday night.

Lester (8-6) allowed four hits through eight innings, but Bannister (6-7) gave up just one hit through seven.
Then Mark Kotsay, playing with a calf injury, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/11/red-sox-beat-royals-1-0-behind-dustin-pedroias-rbi-double-jon-lesters-8-strong-innings-10855/">Read : Red Sox beat Royals 1-0 behind Dustin Pedroia&#8217;s RBI double, Jon Lester&#8217;s 8 strong innings</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — David DeJesus hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied from an early four-run deficit and knocked the Boston Red Sox out of sole possession of first place in the A.L. East with an 8-6 victory Thursday night.

David Ortiz hit his 300th career homer for Boston, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/10/royals-rally-to-beat-red-sox-and-knock-boston-out-of-sole-possession-of-al-east-lead-10481/" title="Royals rally to beat Red Sox and knock Boston out of sole possession of AL East lead">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>First-time All-Star Tim Wakefield gets AL-leading 11th win as Red Sox beat Athletics 5-4</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:09:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — First-time All-Star Tim Wakefield earned his AL-leading 11th victory, and David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Wednesday night.

Wakefield (11-3) left to a standing ovation in the seventh inning in his final scheduled start before the break. The 42-year-old knuckleballer is .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/09/first-time-all-star-tim-wakefield-gets-al-leading-11th-win-as-red-sox-beat-athletics-5-4-10117/">First-time All-Star Tim Wakefield gets AL-leading 11th win as Red Sox beat Athletics 5-4</a>.]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — First-time All-Star Tim Wakefield earned his AL-leading 11th victory, and David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Wednesday night.

Wakefield (11-3) left to a standing ovation in the seventh inning in his final scheduled start before the break. The 42-year-old knuckleballer is ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/09/first-time-all-star-wakefield-gets-al-leading-11th-win-red-sox-beat-athletics-5-4-10083/">First-time All-Star Wakefield gets AL-leading 11th win, Red Sox beat Athletics 5-4</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bay hits 20th homer, Beckett pitches another strong game at home as Red Sox beat A&#8217;s 5-2</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — Jason Bay is starting to break out of his slump. Josh Beckett left his behind a while ago.

Bay hit his first homer since June 23, Beckett improved to 8-1 since May 1 and the Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Both are headed to next week&#8217;s All-Star game along ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/08/bay-hits-20th-homer-beckett-pitches-another-strong-game-at-home-as-red-sox-beat-as-5-2-9653/">Read : Bay hits 20th homer, Beckett pitches another strong game at home as Red Sox beat A&#8217;s 5-2</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Streaking Rangers sweep Rays, welcome back slugger Josh Hamilton for series vs. Angels</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:27:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Texas — The streaking Texas Rangers have been winning lately with some outstanding pitching and defense. Their offense is about to get a huge lift — and that&#8217;s bad news for opponents.

With All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton set to return from the disabled list, Texas extended its winning streak to five games by completing a ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/06/streaking-rangers-sweep-rays-welcome-back-slugger-josh-hamilton-for-series-vs-angels-9072/">Streaking Rangers sweep Rays, welcome back slugger Josh Hamilton for series vs. Angels</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>All-Star starer Pedroia homers, has three hits in Red Sox&#8217; s 8-4 win over Seattle</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — David Ortiz had a tying RBI single and Mark Kotsay added a key two-run hit during a five-run seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Sunday.

All-Star Dustin Pedroia homered among his three hits for the Red Sox, who have not been swept .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/05/all-star-starer-pedroia-homers-has-three-hits-in-red-sox-s-8-4-win-over-seattle-8964/">All-Star starer Pedroia homers, has three hits in Red Sox&#8217; s 8-4 win over Seattle</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Woodward&#8217;s single lifts Mariners to 3-2 win over Red Sox</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:15:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — Chris Woodward&#8217;s bases-loaded pop up in the ninth inning dropped behind a partially draw-in infield to score the go-ahead run and lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.

Jason Varitek hit a two-run homer for Boston, which also lost Friday&#8217;s series opener. The Red Sox had .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/04/woodwards-single-lifts-mariners-to-3-2-win-over-red-sox-8725/">Woodward&#8217;s single lifts Mariners to 3-2 win over Red Sox</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rob Johnson&#8217;s 2-run double in 11th helps Mariners to 7-6 win over Red Sox</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — Rob Johnson doubled home two runs in the 11th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Friday night.

George Kottaras hit his first major-league homer in the bottom of the 11th for the Red Sox, who tied the game at 5 with two runs in the eighth inning.
Seattle&#8217;s Ronny .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/04/rob-johnsons-2-run-double-in-11th-helps-mariners-to-7-6-win-over-red-sox-8540/">Original article &nbsp;: Rob Johnson&#8217;s 2-run double in 11th helps Mariners to 7-6 win over Red Sox</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay to become US citizen in Boston ceremony</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:19:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay has long played America&#8217;s pastime and will now be able to call himself an American.

The 30-year-old player from Canada becomes a U.S. citizen Thursday afternoon in a ceremony at Boston&#8217;s historic Faneuil Hall.
Bay is from British Columbia and is the first Red Sox player to be naturalized ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/02/red-sox-left-fielder-jason-bay-to-become-us-citizen-in-boston-ceremony-8171/">Read more : Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay to become US citizen in Boston ceremony</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Papelbon seals Boston comeback, helps Red Sox beat Orioles 6-5 in 11 innings</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BALTIMORE — One day after being victimized by the greatest comeback in Baltimore Orioles history, the Boston Red Sox staged an improbable rally of their own.

The Red Sox used a four-run ninth inning to pull even, Julio Lugo singled in the tiebreaking run in the 11th and Jonathan Papelbon became Boston&#8217;s career saves leader by .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/01/papelbon-seals-boston-comeback-helps-red-sox-beat-orioles-6-5-in-11-innings-7988/">Source &nbsp;: Papelbon seals Boston comeback, helps Red Sox beat Orioles 6-5 in 11 innings</a>.]]></description>
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