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Boston Red Sox Losing Streak: Alex Verdugo needs to be at his best
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Alex Verdugo embracing Red Sox expectations, postseason pressure
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Alex Verdugo makes history with third straight leadoff home run
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Alex Verdugo settling into leadoff spot and sparking Red Sox lineup
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Red Sox: Alex Verdugo found his mojo and the AL East should be worried
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora calls out Alex Verdugo after benching
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Alex Verdugo, a Boston Red Sox home-run hitter? 'I always try to
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Alex Verdugo embracing Red Sox expectations, postseason pressure
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Alex Verdugo moves to right field in new Boston Red Sox outfield
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Boston Red Sox' Alex Verdugo 'probably farther along than all of
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Mastrodonato: Red Sox need Alex Verdugo to take big step forward
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Alex Verdugo's X-rays negative: Boston Red Sox left fielder was
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Boston Red Sox Season Preview: Can Alex Verdugo get more balls in
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Red Sox' Alex Verdugo says Dodgers winning World Series was
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He can complain all he wants': Red Sox star Alex Verdugo's fiery