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Verdugo, Abreu both homer with 4 hits as Red Sox rout Astros 17-1 - ABC13 Houston
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Red Sox bash 24 hits, take down Astros 17-1
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Red Sox targeted José Abreu in free agency before veteran slugger signed with Astros, per report – Blogging the Red Sox
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Verdugo, Abreu both homer as Red Sox rout Astros 17-1
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Red Sox bash 24 hits, take down Astros 17-1
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Red Sox bash 24 hits, take down Astros 17-1
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Red Sox bash 24 hits, take down Astros 17-1
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Red Sox bash 24 hits, take down Astros 17-1
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Alex Verdugo, rookie Wilyer Abreu lead Red Sox to 24 hits in 17-1 rout of Astros
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Red Sox Rumors: José Abreu was top outside target before Astros signing