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Lester settles down, wins 10th
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A Look At Jason Varitek's Legacy - Belly Up Sports
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The Aaron Boone Home Run Was Good For The Red Sox, Actually - Over the Monster
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2004 American League Division Series - Wikipedia
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2004 Boston Red Sox team of decade
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2004 ALCS Gm6: Red Sox take 1-0 lead on Varitek's hit
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Red Sox best-ever home runs, leftover edition: J.D. Drew, Mark Bellhorn, more - The Athletic
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Braves, Phillies conjure up a classic in Game 2 — a playoff win unlike any other - The Athletic
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Former Red Sox Papelbon Recalls When Varitek Smacked A-Rod
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Fox Sports' Joe Buck tells the News what it's like to call the end of the curse for both Red Sox and Cubs – New York Daily News