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Article: 1 little win vs. Indians . . . That's all the Sox are looking for now
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- June 25, 1996
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Ever since Rick Aguilera threw a home run pitch to Albert Belle in
the 11th inning of Game 1 of last season's divisional playoff series
against the Cleveland Indians, blowing a save and a win, the Sox have
been cursed against the Tribe, losing 13 straight games -- 10 this
season.
"I didn't know it was going to cause anything like that," said
Aguilera, now a starter for the Minnesota Twins. "It was
unfortunate. You don't want to give up a big hit in a big game like
that."
But he did. Aguilera escaped the Red Sox this winter, but the Sox
can't escape the wrath of the Tribe as they open a two-game series
against Cleveland tonight at Fenway Park.
Will the Sox ever beat the Indians? Will they go ...