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Verdugo providing spark as Red Sox leadoff hitter
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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora puts OF Alex Verdugo back in
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Red Sox' Alex Verdugo crashes into wall: 'Best defensive RF in big
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Red Sox's Alex Verdugo on Alex Cora benching him: 'It was loud and
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Alex Verdugo mentored by Red Sox legend Dwight Evans
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Alex Verdugo homers again as Red Sox open series against Brewers
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Why is Alex Verdugo on the Red Sox, but Ceddanne Rafaela isn't
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Alex Verdugo comes through with game-winning RBI double as Red Sox
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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora puts OF Alex Verdugo back in
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Red Sox' Alex Verdugo benched for lack of hustle in Wednesday's
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Verdugo twice rallies Red Sox for win over rival Yankees
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Alex Cora pulled every lever at his disposal, but it's not enough
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