Beckett, Ortiz lead Red Sox past Braves 4-1

ATLANTA (AP) - Josh Beckett wasn't feeling well. No problem when he's facing the Braves. Beckett pitched seven more scoreless innings against his favorite opponent and David Ortiz homered, leading the first-place Boston Red Sox past slumping Atlanta 4-1 on Friday night. Beckett (9-3) has faced the Braves twice in the past seven days and still hasn't given up a run. He threw a five-hit, no-walk shutout at Fenway Park last weekend. This time, he allowed six hits, struck out six and didn't walk anyone before turning it over to the bullpen. read more

NECN | June 27, 2009

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