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Kiké Hernández struggling in Boston Red Sox leadoff spot; 'I should actually challenge him. You better get on base. If not, you're going to start hitting ninth'
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Shut the f**k up” - Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta had some choice words for Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after hitting Alejandro Kirk with a pitch
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Famous last-place words: These Red Sox quotes spoke volumes about their season - The Boston Globe
Red Sox blow 10-0 lead, fall to Blue Jays in 12 - The Boston Globe
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No rest for the weary as Red Sox prepare for 17-game stretch against American League East - The Boston Globe
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Shut the f**k up” - Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta had some choice words for Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after hitting Alejandro Kirk with a pitch
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The good and ugly of Red Sox revealed during 17-game stretch - The Boston Globe
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Disappointed Red Sox officially eliminated from postseason contention - CBS Boston
Kiké Hernández as Boston Red Sox's leadoff hitter? 'I'm going to take a look at it,' Alex Cora says
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Boston Red Sox fans depressed after team swept at Fenway Park by Pittsburgh Pirates: Sox just stink Too cheap to want to compete
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Red Sox in serious need of more production from leadoff spot
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Why Are the Boston Red Sox So Bad?
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Kyle Schwarber continues to provide for Red Sox in leadoff spot
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Take The Lead Boston
Thanks for the lead, leadoff!, By Boston Red Sox, Facebook
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Boston Red Sox's Will Venable has tested positive for COVID, Tom Goodwin not coaching first base because he's a close contact