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Red Sox swept by hot-hitting Astros at Fenway, dealing a critical blow to Boston's playoff hopes - The Boston Globe
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Trevor Story hits three home runs against Mariners
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Polanco HR, 4 RBIs; Twins beat Red Sox 8-3 on Patriots' Day
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Royals run wild on Red Sox; Story shows rust in return, National
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Royals spoil Story's return, beat Red Sox 9-3
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Royals spoil Story's return, beat Red Sox 9-3
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Royals hit 3 home runs, beat Red Sox 9-3 to spoil season debut of Boston's Trevor Story - ABC News
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Red Sox 3, Royals 9: Rough Start To The Story - Over the Monster
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KC Royals: Has Salvador Perez Been Suffering From Over-Use?
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⚾ Cases' homer, Verdugo's 3 hits lead the Red Sox to win over the Royals
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Tigers vs. Red Sox preview: A tough August schedule starts with the AL East leaders - Bless You Boys
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Red Sox let a win over Yankees slip away as Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts can't deliver in a drama-filled finish - The Boston Globe
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BSJ Game Coverage: Red Sox 2, Royals 0 - Paxton, bullpen pitch shutout for first time in a month
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Red Sox win: Alex Verdugo, Triston Casas have big hits vs. Royals