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Blame Papelbon: Red Sox Closer Blows Lead In Ninth, Boston Loses In Canada, 6-5

Contributors: Ryan Hudson

John Lackey pitched eight strong innings. The Red Sox pounded out 11 hits, including home runs from Lowrie and Ortiz. But it was all for not, as Jonathan Papelbon blew the lead in the ninth inning, allowing three runs on four hits.

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