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Alex Verdugo hits curious game-winning single
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Red Sox top Twins 5-4 in 10 on Verdugo's unusual hit
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Verdugo, Red Sox rally from 4 down, top Blue Jays 6-5 in 9th
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Alex Verdugo hits curious game-winning single
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Bogaerts homers to help Boston salvage split with Guardians
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Red Sox: Alex Verdugo's performance sets the tone for this side
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That's my twin': Alex Verdugo, Christian Arroyo in the middle of
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Alex Verdugo wasting little time getting into the swing with Red
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Bello shuts down Yankees as Red Sox sweep doubleheader and series
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Alex Verdugo hits two-run homer in Red Sox's win