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At some point this offense has got to go from hitting for high average to actually scoring runs. Last night, they mustered just six hits in a 2-0 loss to the Orioles—wasting a good (although way-too-high a pitch count) performance from Drew Pomeranz. Much more important than the game result is the likelihood that the team's heart and soul—Dustin Pedroia—may be lost for a time after being spiked by Manny Machado in the eighth inning. Stay tuned.