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Blue Jays peck away at James Paxton as Red Sox drop series opener
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Boston Red Sox's James Paxton stands on the mound after giving up
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Red Sox back Paxton with 3 home runs and snap their 5-game skid
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Red Sox back Paxton with 3 home runs and snap 5-game skid with 5-0
Red Sox back Paxton with 3 home runs and snap their 5-game skid