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June 17, 2008
By STEVEN KRASNER
Journal Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA -- In his last appearance, Jonathan Papelbon coughed up a save, serving up a two-out, 2-and-2 ninth inning homer to Edwin Encarnacion in Cincinnati last Saturday.
Last night he was called in for the first time since that game.
And Papelbon didn't just earn the save, he turned in one of the most dominant outings of his career.
First, he blazed his way past Phillies slugger Ryan Howard, who couldn't catch up with a full-count 97 mph heater. Pat Burrell was next. Papelbon blew him away with a 95 mph fastball. Jayson Werth was the last obstacle between Papelbon and his 20th save of the year. Papelbon fanned him on another 95 mph heater.
The save was the 92nd of Papelbon's career, moving him into third place on the Sox' all-time list. Papelbon is one of three Red Sox to post 20 saves in three different seasons, joining Dick Radatz (4 times) and Jeff Reardon (3 times).
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