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Article: Dice-K, bats spark Sox to sweep.(SPORTS)
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- Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
- Article date:
- September 21, 2009
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Byline: David Ginsburg
BALTIMORE - As long as Boston's starters keep throwing effectively, the Red Sox will have an excellent chance to win - even if their opponent isn't the Baltimore Orioles.
Daisuke Matsuzaka extended an outstanding stretch by Boston's rotation, and the Red Sox cruised past the Orioles, 9-3, yesterday for a three-game sweep.
Jason Bay and Jacoby Ellsbury both homered and drove in three runs for the Red Sox, who captured the season series, 16-2, by winning the final eight games.
The victory, combined with the Texas Rangers' loss to the Los Angeles Angels, reduced Boston's magic number to win the AL wild card to ...