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The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Since 1912, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brian Tallet delivers to the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Sarasota, Fla. Baltimore Orioles
Texas Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton signs autographs for fans before a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, March 6, 2010, in Surprise, Ariz. Texas Rangers
Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton scores on an RBI single by Gabe Kapler in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Port Charlotte, Fla., Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Red Sox catcher Dusty Brown is left. Tampa Bay Rays
WASHINGTON - MARCH 16: The Rushmores - mascots for the Washington Nationals MLB baseball team in the guise of former U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt - get in on the act as elephants from the Ringling Bros. and Barnem & Bailey Circus stop near the U.S. Capitol for a photo op as they parade through town to announce the circus's arrival for performances on March 16, 2010 in Washington, DC. The circus' Zing Zang Zoom Red Tour will be at the Verizon Center from March 18 to March 21. Major League Baseball
New York Yankees pitcher Damaso Marte, right, walks off the field with Yankees manager Joe Girardi after being hit by a ball off the bat of Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. New York Yankees
JUPITER, FL - MARCH 17: Relief pitcher Jesse Chavez #43 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 17, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. Atlanta Braves
MESA, AZ - MARCH 16: Carlos Silva #52 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during a spring training game against the Texas Rangers on March 16, 2010 at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Arizona. Chicago Cubs
FORT MYERS, FL - MARCH 13: Outfielder Mike Cameron #23 of the Boston Red Sox catches a fly ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at City of Palms Park on March 13, 2010 in Fort Myers, Florida. Mike Cameron
Fans wear green Houston Astros caps given away as a St. Patrick's Day promotion during a spring training baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla. The Astros won the game 11-2. Houston Astros
New York Mets second baseman Ruben Tejada loses control of the ball for a fielding error, allowing Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia to advance to first, in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2. New York Mets
ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 01: Manager Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (L) greets manager Terry Francona of the Boston Red Sox (R) at home plate before game one of the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium on October 1, 2008 in Anaheim, California. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Wilson, right, can't believe third base umpire Gary Darling called him out at third on a throw by White Sox center fielder Scott Podsednik while trying to go from first to third in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 24, 2009, in Chicago. White Sox third baseman Josh Fields is seen at left. The Pirates beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3. Chicago White Sox
JUPITER, FL - MARCH 17: Shortstop Hanley Ramirez #2 of the Florida Marlins prepares to hit against the Atlanta Braves at Roger Dean Stadium on March 17, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. Florida Marlins
Fans chase a foul ball hit by Washington Nationals' Chris Duncan during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla. The Astros won the game 11-2. Washington Nationals
PHOENIX - MARCH 17: Infiedler Aubrey Huff #17 of the San Francisco Giants in action during the MLB spring training game against the Oakland Athletics at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on March 17, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Giants defeated the A's 6-1. San Francisco Giants
Cleveland Indians pitcher Scott Barnes works the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies in a Cactus League spring training baseball game in Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Cleveland Indians
PHOENIX - MARCH 17: Starting pitcher Brett Anderson #49 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the MLB spring training game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on March 17, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Giants defeated the A's 6-1. Oakland Athletics
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia delivers to the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning during a spring training baseball game in Jupiter, Fla. Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Garcia, hoping to earn the fifth spot in the Cardinals' rotation, boosted his bid by striking out seven. St. Louis Cardinals

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Boston Red Sox pinch runner Aaron Bates, right, slides out as New York Mets shortstop Alex Cora, left, throws to first to complete a double play in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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Boston Red Sox pinch runner Aaron Bates, right, slides out as New York Mets shortstop Alex Cora, left, throws to first to complete a double play in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets second baseman Ruben Tejada loses control of the ball for a fielding error, allowing Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia to advance to first, in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets second baseman Ruben Tejada loses control of the ball for a fielding error, allowing Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia to advance to first, in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets' Kiko Calero delivers a warmup pitch in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets' Kiko Calero delivers a warmup pitch in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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Boston Red Sox's Hideki Okajima delivers a warm-up pitch in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox's Hideki Okajima delivers a warm-up pitch in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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New York Mets catcher Omir Santos, left, speaks with pitcher Jenrry Mejia, right, as Mejia takes to the mound in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Fort Myers, Fla., on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets catcher Omir Santos, left, speaks with pitcher Jenrry Mejia, right, as Mejia takes to the mound in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Fort Myers, Fla., on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets' Jenrry Mejia follows through on a warm-up pitch in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets' Jenrry Mejia follows through on a warm-up pitch in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets' Jenrry Mejia delivers a warm-up pitch in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets' Jenrry Mejia delivers a warm-up pitch in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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Boston Red Sox's Jonathan Papelbon follows through on a warm-up pitch in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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Boston Red Sox's Jonathan Papelbon follows through on a warm-up pitch in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, singles off a pitch by New York Mets' Mike Pelfrey in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, singles off a pitch by New York Mets' Mike Pelfrey in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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Boston Red Sox shortstop Marco Scutaro throws to first to take out New York Mets' Omir Santos during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox shortstop Marco Scutaro throws to first to take out New York Mets' Omir Santos during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia runs to first on an RBI-single off a pitch by New York Mets' Mike Pelfrey in the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia runs to first on an RBI-single off a pitch by New York Mets' Mike Pelfrey in the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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Boston Red Sox's Jeremy Hermida singles to left field off a pitch by New York Mets' Mike Pelfrey in the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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Boston Red Sox's Jeremy Hermida singles to left field off a pitch by New York Mets' Mike Pelfrey in the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets' Fernando Martinez swings at a pitch by Boston Red Sox's John Lackey in the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Martinez went on to hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning to help give the Mets a 4-2 win over the Red Sox.

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New York Mets' Fernando Martinez swings at a pitch by Boston Red Sox's John Lackey in the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Martinez went on to hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning to help give the Mets a 4-2 win over the Red Sox.

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New York Mets' Mike Pelfrey delivers a warmup pitch in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets' Mike Pelfrey delivers a warmup pitch in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets' Mike Pelfrey warms up in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets' Mike Pelfrey warms up in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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Boston Red Sox's John Lackey delivers a warm-up pitch before the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Lackey wears a green uniform in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

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Boston Red Sox's John Lackey delivers a warm-up pitch before the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Lackey wears a green uniform in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, center, speaks with pitching coach John Farrell, left, andox manager Terry Francona, right, after pitching live batting practice at the City of Palms Park before a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, center, speaks with pitching coach John Farrell, left, andox manager Terry Francona, right, after pitching live batting practice at the City of Palms Park before a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona, left, speaks with general manager Theo Epstein, right, while standing near a batting cage as Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, not shown, throws live batting practice at the City of Palms Park, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Red Sox are scheduled to play a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets on Wednesday.

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Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona, left, speaks with general manager Theo Epstein, right, while standing near a batting cage as Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, not shown, throws live batting practice at the City of Palms Park, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Red Sox are scheduled to play a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets on Wednesday.

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Boston Red Sox's Daisuke Matsuzaka delivers a pitch during live batting practice at the City of Palms Park before a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox's Daisuke Matsuzaka delivers a pitch during live batting practice at the City of Palms Park before a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox's Daisuke Matsuzaka delivers a pitch during live batting practice at the City of Palms Park before a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox's Daisuke Matsuzaka delivers a pitch during live batting practice at the City of Palms Park before a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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"He can play as tolerated ... There's a reason he was feeling run down last week. He was on the bike yesterday. I don't think he's going to feel like he has a ton of energy for the next whatever, week or two. But he can do..."


Terry Francona Mar 17 2010 9:57 PM from Boston Channel.com

"He'll be OK ... He'll have somebody to lean on, that's for sure."


Sam Fuld Mar 17 2010 5:55 PM from MLB.com

"For those brief moments, it's out of my mind"


Sam Fuld Mar 17 2010 5:55 PM from MLB.com

"I know [Santo] had it a lot harder than me ... There was more of a stereotype associated with the disease back then and he had to hide it. I'm not uncomfortable telling anyone or doing what I need to do. Those days are long gone...."


Sam Fuld Mar 17 2010 5:55 PM from MLB.com

"Baseball is a good sport for it"


Sam Fuld Mar 17 2010 5:55 PM from MLB.com

"It's been disappointing to this point ... It hasn't gone exactly how I had hoped. Hopefully, I get some more opportunities. I don't think it's a matter of me pressing too much. I just haven't been playing well, and that happens..."


Sam Fuld Mar 17 2010 5:55 PM from MLB.com

"I knew it would be a challenge from the beginning ... but I got great support all along and there was never a doubt in my mind that it would slow me down athletically."


Sam Fuld Mar 17 2010 5:55 PM from MLB.com

"We've come so far ... When I was diagnosed, there was no money going toward diabetes research. Doctors didn't know diabetes. Now, you've got endocrinologists, you've got insulin, you've got the pump, you've got the [glucometer]...."


Ron Santo Mar 17 2010 5:55 PM from MLB.com

"I feel a lot better ... The medication they gave me is starting to work. I’ll pitch Friday, no doubt."


Josh Beckett Mar 17 2010 2:31 PM from Worcester Telegram & Gazette

"I would have fired me, too"


Terry Francona Mar 17 2010 2:31 PM from Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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Boston Red Sox pinch runner Aaron Bates, right, slides out as New York Mets shortstop Alex Cora, left, throws to first to complete a double play in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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Boston Red Sox pinch runner Aaron Bates, right, slides out as New York Mets shortstop Alex Cora, left, throws to first to complete a double play in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets second baseman Ruben Tejada loses control of the ball for a fielding error, allowing Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia to advance to first, in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets second baseman Ruben Tejada loses control of the ball for a fielding error, allowing Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia to advance to first, in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets' Kiko Calero delivers a warmup pitch in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets' Kiko Calero delivers a warmup pitch in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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Boston Red Sox's Hideki Okajima delivers a warm-up pitch in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox's Hideki Okajima delivers a warm-up pitch in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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New York Mets catcher Omir Santos, left, speaks with pitcher Jenrry Mejia, right, as Mejia takes to the mound in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Fort Myers, Fla., on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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New York Mets catcher Omir Santos, left, speaks with pitcher Jenrry Mejia, right, as Mejia takes to the mound in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Fort Myers, Fla., on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2.

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