Red Sox top A's 6-5 in Tokyo opener

 
Daisuke Matsuzaka's homecoming was saved by Manny Ramirez. Ramirez hit his second two-run double in the 10th inning, and the Boston Red Sox began their World Series title defense by beating the Oakland Athletics 6-5 in Tuesday night's major league season opener. (link)

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