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April 5, 2007

PawSox win season opener

The Pawtucket Red Sox haven't had the greatest luck winning season-opening games on the road.

But a big game from one of the Boston Red Sox's top prospects helped Pawtucket beat the Charlotte Knights 7-4 on Thursday night in both teams International League opener.

Right fielder Brandon Moss -- the MVP in AA Portland's Eastern League championship series win last season -- belted a grand slam in his first AAA at-bat during a five-run first inning to put the PawSox ahead.

Pawtucket then got several key defensive stops, including two inning-ending double plays, to snap a six-game losing streak in road season openers.

Kason Gabbard, who made nine starts with the PawSox in between stints at Portland and Boston last year, went five innings to get the win. He gave up both Charlotte runs off three hits and three walks, while striking out three.

--BILL KISER (Special to the Journal)

Posted by Corey Bourassa  at 10:43 PM to PawSox | Permalink

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