Jonathan Papelbon blows another save and Twins beat Red Sox

 
* at Minnesota 7, Boston 6: Mike Lamb hit a two-run single in the bottom of the ninth against Jonathan Papelbon, who blew his second consecutive save opportunity. Delmon Young led off with a single, advanced on a sacrifice and stole third. Carlos Gomez walked and stole second. Then Lamb hit a 1-and-2 pitch from Papelbon. [link]

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