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Betts gets ovation, scores twice, as Dodgers beat Red Sox
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Dodgers acquire Mookie Betts, David Price from the Red Sox - Los
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Verdugo becomes 1st player in Red Sox history to hit a leadoff
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Alex Verdugo has game-tying hit, then walk-off single as Boston
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Red Sox: Alex Cora will help Alex Verdugo thrive as one of the
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Alex Verdugo hits leadoff homer for third straight game
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Offense erupts as Red Sox even series with Rays – Lowell Sun
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Alex Verdugo drives in 2 runs in the Red Sox's 4-3 victory over
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Alex Verdugo hits leadoff homer for third straight game
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Fan who hit Red Sox player with ball gets lifetime ban from all parks
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Alex Verdugo hits leadoff homer for third straight game