Red Sox Slam Their Way To Victory Over Athletics, 9 To 6

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Athletics	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	6	5	2
Red Sox	0	1	0	3	5	0	0	0	X	9	9	0

Athletics highlight: Three runs in the eighth
Athletics lowlight: One missed catch and one fielding error
Red Sox highlight: Grand slam by Mike Napoli
Red Sox lowlight: Eight men left on base

My Comment: The long ball made all the difference in this first game of a three-game series between the Red Sox and the Athletics. Blasting their way to a win could be a sign of a great series between Boston and Oakland. Congratulation to Andrew Bailey and Mike Napoli being named AL co-players of the week!

OAKLAND: Starting Pitcher: A. J. Griffin; Losing Pitcher: A.J. Griffin
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Felix Doubront; Winning Pitcher: Felix Doubront (2)
BOSTON: Save: Andrew Bailey (4)
BOSTON: Homeruns: Will Middlebrooks (5), Mike Napoli (4, grand slam)

Red Sox: Wins 13, Losses 6, Percentage: .684

Next game: Tuesday 23 April 2013, 3:35p.m.PT/6:35p.m.ET, Oakland Athletics, Fenway Park, Alfredo Aceves

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