Red Sox 5, Mariners 0
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Beckett up to speed

On his 32d birthday, Josh Beckett pitched seven shutout innings, striking out nine for the win.
Tim Wakefield
Tim Wakefield
Ceremony full of emotion
The Red Sox pulled out all the stops to honor Tim Wakefield before Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Mariners.
Red Sox 6, Mariners 1
Lester shuts door
Lester shuts door
Jon Lester pitched a complete game, shutting down the Mariners and earning his second victory of the year.
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Hot corner heats up
Hot corner heats up
What will the Sox do about productive rookie Will Middlebrooks when Kevin Youkilis returns to the lineup.

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Are Fenway Park sellouts real?
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Are Fenway Park sellouts real?
The Red Sox follow MLB's definition for sellouts, which has allowed them to compile a record streak.    Pictures  |  Survey
Reasons for Red Sox optimism
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Reasons for Red Sox optimism
Not all is lost for the Red Sox. In fact, there are plenty of reasons to look on the bright side, including the rise of third base prospect Will Middlebrooks.
An appropriate birthday bash
Chad Finn
An appropriate birthday bash
Seeing all the former Red Sox at Fenway again for the park's 100th birthday was a reminder of milestones in your life.
Who's to blame for Sox' woes?
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Who's to blame for Sox' woes?
There's no shortage of reasons for the Red Sox' dreadful start to the 2012 season. Review the list and vote for the most culpable.
Fenway 100 celebration
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Fenway 100 celebration
Hundreds of Red Sox alumni returned, including Carlton Fisk, for Fenway Park's memorable 100th birthday party. See all the scenes.
Fenway celebration sights and sounds
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Fenway celebration sights and sounds
Watch key moments from Fenway's big party, and hear comments from many dignitaries, including Caroline Kennedy, who attended.
Fenway is a part of us
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Fenway is a part of us
In good moments, sad moments, and bad moments, the home of the Red Sox has special meaning to New Englanders.
Inside the Red Sox collapse
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Inside the Red Sox collapse
From pitchers having clubhouse parties during games to a distracted manager, take a look at the things that contributed to the Red Sox' collapse.
Photos What led to collapse | Timeline | Video Turmoil
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The Texas Con Man, Part II
Josh Beckett grew up idolizing Roger Clemens, remember, and the bloom wore off that Texas rose, too. And like Clemens, Beckett is now self-destructing at Fenway Park these days in a potentially fatal mix of seeming apathy, stubbornness, pride and foolishness. Essentially, he is on trial.
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Beck in the Saddle Again
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Pierce's health, and other points of interest
By Chad Finn, Boston.com Staff Ten free minutes for me, 10 throwaway lines for you ... 1. I learned long ago not to write off...
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Quality wins but tough stretch looms for Red Sox
Josh Beckett's three wins this season have come against teams that are a combined 49-52. Take away the April victory against the Tampa Bay Rays, and that record is 26-48 (Minnesota, Seattle).
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