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JACOBY ELLSBURY |
BOSTON STRONG -
THE ROAD TO REDEMPTION
Felix Doubront leads the Sox
past the Yankees
July 19, 2013 ...
Felix Doubront came up big again for the Red Sox, fueling his team to a 4-2 victory over the Yankees in the opener of a three-game series. Over 6 1/3 innings, Doubront allowed just three hits and two runs, one of which was earned. He walked three and struck out five.
By allowing three earned runs or fewer for the 12th straight start, Doubront improved to 7-3 while lowering his ERA to 3.76. Over that 12-start span, he has a 2.59 ERA. In six career starts against the Yankees, Doubront is 3-1 with a 2.17 ERA. This
time, Doubront outpitched one of the most accomplished pitchers in the game in Andy Pettitte.
The Red Sox generated just enough offense to hand the loss to the venerable lefty, who gave up six hits and four runs over 6 1/3 innings on a sweltering evening at Fenway. Jacoby Ellsbury gave the Red Sox a quick burst of offense in the bottom of the first
when he led off with a homer that soared over the Yankees' bullpen and into the bleachers. Pettitte was solid for most of the night, but he did run into some early trouble. Mike Napoli led off the second with a walk and Jonny Gomes followed by drilling a
two-run shot over the Green Monster, giving Boston a 3-0 edge. Gomes gave Boston another important hit to lead off the seventh, looping a ground-rule double down the line in right. With two outs, Jose Iglesias came through with a clutch RBI single to right
against righty Shawn Kelley, giving Boston's bullpen a little breathing room. Craig Breslow pitched around a two-on, one-out jam in the eighth. It was the ninth save for Koji Uehara, who has allowed one earned run and struck out 19 in 13 1/3 innings
since being named closer.
Derek Jeter went back on the disabled list Friday, rejoining Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, and Curtis Granderson. It's little wonder the Yankees have lost three straight and are 21-27 since May 26. They trail the Sox by seven games in the division. With a
win in their first home game against the Yankees this season, the Red Sox maintained their 2 1/2-game lead over the Rays in the American League East.
Shane Victorino left after the third inning with left hamstring tightness after grounding into a double play. He was replaced in right field by Daniel Nava. Victorino previously was on the disabled list in May with hamstring issues, costing him 17 games.
Andrew Miller underwent season-ending surgery on his left foot Monday. Stephen Drew played the second game of his rehab assignment with Double A Portland, starting at shortstop after serving as designated hitter. He went 1 for 3 and is 2 for 7 in two games.
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