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June 26, 2006

Big Papi does it again

The Red Sox won their 10th straight game this afternoon on a walk-off 12th inning single by David Ortiz.

Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon gave up a solo homerun to the Phillies in the top of the 9th inning -- just his second earned run this season -- to knot the game at 6 to 6.

The game stayed tied until the 12th inning, when young Red Sox reliever Craig Hansen allowed an inherited runner to score, giving the Phillies a one-run lead.

Red Sox centerfielder Coco Crisp led of the bottom half of the inning with a double. He scored to tie the game on a two-out single by Kevin Youkilis. Mark Loretta then walked, bringing up the slugger, Ortiz.

And then, true to form, Ortiz lined a single to left centerfield, scoring Youkilis to win the game, bringing Fenway to a frenzy. The final score was 8 to 7.

The Red Sox will host the New York Mets at Fenway tomorrow.

Posted by Steve Peoples  at 6:05 PM | Permalink

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