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Rowdy Tellez uses home run, defence to spark Brewers to Game 1
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Alex Verdugo on Evolving as Hitter (and Not Trying To Hit Home
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Pivetta's 10 strikeouts, Devers' homer not enough to overcome
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Verdugo becomes 1st player in Red Sox history to hit a leadoff
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Red Sox leadoff hitter in 2023? Alex Verdugo, Triston Casas
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Alex Verdugo hits leadoff homer for third straight game
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Analyzing Red Sox outfield with Adam Duvall, Raimel Tapia in, Kiké
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Betts caps Boston return with homer as Dodgers beat Red Sox 7-4
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Schwarber debuts, skidding Red Sox rout Orioles 8-1
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MLB playoffs 2021: Red Sox stun Rays to advance, Giants put
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Alex Verdugo hits leadoff homer for third straight game
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The Red Sox have had decent production from their stars, but the
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Red Sox win: Alex Verdugo hits leadoff HR, bullpen dominant in trip
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Cora, Verdugo ejected from sloppy 7-3 Red Sox loss
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Red Sox: Alex Verdugo accepts leadoff role and its challenges