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September 8, 2008 | 07:13 AM

Long Time for Mr. Big

Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (R) is congratulated by third base coach DeMarlo Hale after hitting a two-run homerun against the Texas Rangers in the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas September 7, 2008.

(Reuters )

Ortiz Goes Deep in the Heart of Texas
Byrd, Sox Takin' Care of Business

Sunday Afternoon Box: Boston 7, Texas 2
Globe: Sox Rock Rangers, Keep on a Roll
Coco Keeps on Comin' Through
Another MVP Measure: Dustin's Defense
Byrd is the Word

"They're as good as anybody out there. One thing they've got is they've been there. ... Tampa Bay's never been in that situation. The Angels are the Angels. If you're asking me to make a pick, it's Boston." -- 9.7.08, ," Rangers manager Ron Washington on the defending World Series champions

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September 7, 2008 | 11:22 AM

The Quick and The Dead

Red Sox relief Tim Wakefield, right, is pulled from the game by manager Terry Francona in the second inning of a Major League Baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in Arlington, Texas.

(AP)

Wake, Then Funeral. Rangers Bury Sox Early.

Saturday Nightmare: Texas 15, Boston 8
Globe: Rangers Walk Over Wakefield, Sox
The Apologists: ... But Tim Just Needed More Run Support!
On 2nd Thought: Lowell Doesn't Connect with Home Plate
A Tale of Two Bullpens: There Was No Friday Night Fight in the 'Pen
One Wake Waived Goodbye, the Rangers Cruzed
The Bob Stanley of Milestones: Wake Gets 500th Sox Appearance
Bright Side: Youk Returns and Brings the Noise
Time for Timlin to Retire Again, Pauley Too

"It was one of those days I'd like to forget. I felt physically great, mentally great. The inning just unfolded so fast." -- 9.6.08, Tim Wakefield, now 8-10

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Josh Returns and Let's It Fly in Arlington
Sox Stay Perfect vs. Rangers

Friday Night Lights: Boston 8, Texas 1
Globe: Beckett, Lowell Bounce Back | Mazz: Things Falling Into Place
Josh Bounces Back: 7K's, Just 4 Singles Over 5, Fastball Command
Lowell and Behold: Mike Returns in a Big Way, 3-for-5, HR, 4 RBIs
Remember the Arlington: Red Sox Nation Takes Over Texas
Crisp Getting Hotter in Texas, Now 21-for-46 Last 13 Games
Texas Hold 'Em: Manny, Masterson Gettin' It Done; Oki OK
Bay Manages to Stay Above .300
Tooth Hurty Ave. for 'Tek
MVP? 2B

"I'd be lying if I didn't say the most important thing for me today was being healthy. The win's just the icing on the cake. There were some selfish things going on. There were some things that I wanted to do to prove to myself that I'm healthy." -- 9.5.08, Josh Beckett on a big night out