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Red Sox Lose Game 1 of ALDS

Boston was unable to complete a rally Thursday night in Cleveland.

The Red Sox lost Game 1 of the ALDS, 5-4, Thursday night in Cleveland.

Boston got unlikely homers from Andrew Benintendi, Sandy Leon, and Brock Holt, but Rick Porcello, who won the most games in the majors this season, was not sharp, allowing five runs - and three home runs - in 4 1/3 innings.


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Young studs Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts, and Jackie Bradley Jr. all had rough nights too, combining to go 0-for-11 with seven strikeouts. Dustin Pedroia was called out on full-count check swing with the tying run on first and two outs in the ninth.

The Red Sox will throw David Price Friday afternoon, while the Indians counter with ace Corey Kluber. First pitch is 4:38 p.m. Click here for the full schedule.

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