A dramatic Red Sox season of twists and turns

ST. PETERSBURG - SEPTEMBER 19: Pitching coach Randy Niemann #68 of the Boston Red Sox talks with pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka #18 during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on September 19, 2012 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
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A dramatic Red Sox season of twists and turns

Sept. 19: Red Sox clinch losing season: With a 13-3 loss to the Rays, the Red Sox ensured their first losing season since 1997. The loss dropped them to 68-82. Daisuke Matsuzaka took the loss to fall to 1-6.