Editor's note: NESN.com is going to tell the story of the 2012 Red Sox in Bobby Valentine's words. Each game day, we will select a Valentine quote that sums up the day for the Red Sox. BOSTON –– There's a reason David Price is vying for a Cy Young. Amid a last-second playoff push, the Rays pitcher absolutely dominated the Red Sox on Tuesday en route to handing them a 5-2 loss. In a complete game effort, he fanned 13 batters and surrendered just seven hits. It marked his 19th victory of the season, tying Angels starter Jered Weaver for...
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TEAMS: Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels
TEAMS: Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels
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