4 HRs help Daisuke, Red Sox beat Twins

 
The Boston Red Sox got an unexpected power surge from the bottom of their lineup to help Daisuke Matsuzaka remain undefeated with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. [link]

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