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Boston Red Sox allow 8-plus runs in six straight games for first time in franchise history, have given up 63 runs during losing streak
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Tough criticism of the Sox, where it counts - The Boston Globe
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A's pitcher Trevor May rips Oakland owner John Fisher in retirement video: 'Sell the team, dude