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Red Sox swept by Rays, lose final 9 games at Tropicana Field this season; Boston now 4-12 against Tampa Bay this season after 1-0 loss
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Astros hold off Red Sox to complete first sweep at Fenway Park
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CDC: Schools can reopen without teacher shots
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Patriots Report Card: How Cam Newton made more progress, defense stepped back at Jets – Boston Herald
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For Celtics, ugly third quarter leads to lopsided loss to Warriors – Boston Herald
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Red Sox playoff hopes look dashed after Astros complete demoralizing sweep, National
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Astros' Ryan Pressly drops savage reminder to rest of MLB after sweeping Red Sox
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Mayor Marty Walsh wants pay raises for Boston City Council, himself – Boston Herald
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Price helps Red Sox finish off Astros in 5 games, head to World Series
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Red Sox Played Hilarious Role In Astros' Sweep Of Yankees - Sports Illustrated Inside The Red Sox
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Silverman: There is much to extol in Red Sox 'Soul Patrol' – Boston Herald