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by Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist
4 Jul 2009 at 12:00am
Manny is back. Surrounded by the love of his teammates and thousands of Dodgers fans - some wearing “Free Manny’’ T-shirts - Manny Ramírez returned to the Los Angeles lineup at Petco Park (appropriate, no?) last night. He went 0 for 3 with a walk in the Dodgers’ 6-3 victory and was replaced in left field after ...
by Adam Kilgore, Globe Staff
4 Jul 2009 at 12:00am
Daisuke Matsuzaka played catch yesterday, making 60-foot throws in his first baseball activity since June 19, the day before the Red Sox placed him on the disabled list for the second time this year. Matsuzaka will fly to Fort Myers, Fla., Monday and begin an extended shoulder strengthening program.
4 Jul 2009 at 12:00am
FIRST INNING RED SOX - Drew flied to center. Gutierrez. Pedroia hit infield single to shortstop. Youkilis popped to left. Ortiz walked. Bay doubled to right, scoring Pedroia and sending Ortiz to third. On Hernandez’s wild pitch, Ortiz scored and Bay advanced to third. Kotsay struck out. TWO RUNS, TWO HITS, ONE LEFT.
by Adam Kilgore, Globe Staff
4 Jul 2009 at 12:00am
After the Red Sox skulked into their clubhouse, his keepsake night turned sour, Tim Wakefield resumed his wait. He has pitched in the majors for 17 years and, as of last night, made more starts for the Red Sox than any pitcher in history. He’s waited this long without making an All-Star team. What’s one more day?
3 Jul 2009 at 10:28pm
A double inside the line and a fan going over the line were very helpful for the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.