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Rick Porcello was dominant (four hits) and efficient (89 pitches)—hurling a complete game on the way to his 21st win of the year. The
5-2 Boston victory dropped their
Magic Number to clinch the AL East flag down to nine. The offense was paced by the long ball—dual two-run HRs by
Mookie Betts (#31) and
David Ortiz (#35).
Dustin Pedroia knocked in the other Red Sox run. With their fifth straight win,
The Carmine Hose are beginning to put separation between themselves and their two chief rivals—as they now enjoy a four-game advantage over
both Baltimore and Toronto. Just twelve games remain in the regular seasons and things are looking very good.
