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Whitlock pitches Red Sox over Yanks 3-2 in rivals' 1st meeting
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Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale throws immaculate inning vs. Twins
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Red Sox' Chris Sale resumes throwing at Fenway as rehab continues
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Chris Sale didn't have it in Game 2, but the Red Sox showed they
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Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale returns with 4 2/3 perfect innings
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Chris Sale practically perfect in first game back from injury, Sox