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Alex Verdugo has a clear vision of what he wants to do when he steps up to the plate - The Boston Globe
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Alex Verdugo benched for finale vs. Guardians
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The Red Sox are benching Alex Verdugo Thursday night - for good reason
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Alex Verdugo benched vs. Guardians for lack of hustle – NBC Sports Boston
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Red Sox snap five-game losing skid with win over Guardians
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora calls out Alex Verdugo after benching: 'We took a step back as a team'
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Alex Verdugo's eighth-inning two-run homer gives Red Sox comeback win over Blue Jays - The Boston Globe
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Alex Verdugo benched for finale vs. Guardians
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Alex Verdugo benched for finale vs. Guardians
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Alex Verdugo has a clear vision of what he wants to do when he steps up to the plate - The Boston Globe
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Alex Verdugo vocal on 'fired up' Red Sox after signs of life vs. Yankees
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Alex Verdugo powers Red Sox to victory with a massive home run
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Boston Red Sox mock team as Alex Verdugo benched for lack of hustle: Why hustle when management didn't hustle to put a good team together?
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Red Sox: Cleveland gave Alex Verdugo extra motivation for walk-off
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Alex Verdugo has a clear vision of what he wants to do when he steps up to the plate - The Boston Globe