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For the Red Sox, a Creaky Start After Their Fierce Run to a Title
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Chris Sale to start for Red Sox vs. Astros in Game 1 of ALCS
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Boston Red Sox' Chris Sale Does Something He's Almost Never Done
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Alex Verdugo makes Red Sox history with third straight leadoff
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Boston Red Sox Provide Game-Changing Injury Update on Left-Hander
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Sale, Red Sox take first of three-game series
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Chris Sale can't deliver in the Red Sox's 7-2 loss to Astros in
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Sale makes first appearance since 2019; Sox pound O's 16-2
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Boston's Chris Sale throws first simulated game