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Boston Red Sox Losing Streak: Alex Verdugo needs to be at his best down the stretch - Over the Monster
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Alex Verdugo drives in 4 runs as as Red Sox beat Twins 9-3
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Alex Verdugo called team meeting prior to Red Sox snapping losing
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Verdugo, Red Sox hold off Blue Jays
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The Dodgers decided Alex Verdugo wouldn't be a cornerstone. But
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Trevor Story's grand slam powers Boston Red Sox to 7-3 win, first
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Red Sox 8, Mets 6: Sox Stop The Bleeding - Over the Monster
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Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Score: Jonathan Araúz plays
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Houston Astros: J.P. France bounces back in win over Boston Red Sox
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Kansas City v. Boston: Royals hit 3 home runs, beat Red Sox
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Boston Red Sox mock team as Alex Verdugo benched for lack of
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Boston Red Sox: Despite the losing, Alex Verdugo is fun to watch
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Alex Verdugo's walk-off single pushes Red Sox past Indians, 4-3
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Red Sox' plan in center appears to start with Alex Verdugo, but it
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Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is hitting well again, but his