Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 7/6

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A win yesterday by the Boston Red Sox would have really put the pressure on Joba Chamberlain in tonight’s game against the New York Yankees. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, Mike Mussina decided to pitch like he used to before he creeped up in age and kept the Red Sox at bay for almost the entire 6 innings he pitched. [link]

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