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Clubhouse postgame reaction

Red Sox manager Terry Francona on Jacoby Ellsbury:

“I think that might be a little premature,” said Francona when asked if Ellsbury is becoming a power-hitter. “I’m glad he saved them up. He’s impacting every game he plays, which is not only exciting but it’s very beneficial in us winning. He’s a very exciting young player. That’s stating the obvious.”

Ellsbury on his 3-for-3 performance:

“It feels good to get off to a fast start. It builds the confidence from there.”

Ellsbury on falling a double short of cycle:

“It would have been nice. More importantly we got the win, but it would have been nice to get that fourth AB.”

Ellsbury’s home run last night came off Toronto starter Roy Halladay, one of the premiere pitchers in the majors, in the fourth inning to drive in two runs.

“He has filthy pitches,” said Ellsbury. “Tonight I was just seeing the ball really and fortunately put three good swings on them.”

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