Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/23

beisbolct posted 9/24/2008 from soxanddawgs.com [flag]

Jacoby Ellsbury now has 13-game hitting streak for the Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox took to the field last night with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. After the game, they walked back into the clubhouse with a magic number of 1 still. And to make matters worse, the Tampa Bay Rays won last ... [link]

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