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Red Sox coverage in today's Globe
The Red Sox beat the Royals 8-6 yesterday. But amid all the offense, there were a few signs of trouble according to Amalie Benjamin.
David Ortiz struck out four times and according to hitting coach Dave Magadan, a combination of physical and mental issues are to blame for his slump.
The notebook has Jacoby Ellsbury avoiding a more serious injury, Terry Francona not sorry to see the Metrodome go, J.D. Drew out with a stiff neck, Bill Hall getting into a game and Mike Lowell not going across the line with John Lackey.
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News, analysis and commentary from the following Boston Globe and Boston.com writers:
- Peter Abraham, Globe Red Sox beat reporter
- Nick Cafardo, Globe national baseball writer
- Michael Vega, Globe Red Sox reporter
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