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Red Sox Beat Twins 6-3

Jeremy Hermida hit a three-run double in the 8th inning and the Red Sox downed the Minnesota Twins 6-3 at Target Field on Wednesday. Boston has won three of its last four to improve to 4-4 on the season. John Lackey (1-0) won his first game as a member of the Red Sox. He allowed two runs on seven hits and four walks,  while striking out two over 6 2/3 innings. Jonathan Papelbon recorded his third save with a scoreless ninth. Dustin Pedroia was 2 for 5 on the day with a Solo homer and an RBI double. These two teams will wrap up the series Thursday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 PM.

Scoring Summary
Top 1st: Boston
- D. Pedroia doubled to shallow left, M. Scutaro scored
Top 2nd: Boston
- M. Scutaro singled to shallow right, J.D. Drew scored
Bot 3rd: Minnesota
- O. Hudson singled to shallow center, D. Young scored, D. Span to third
- J. Mauer singled to shortstop, D. Span scored, O. Hudson to second
Top 5th: Boston
- D. Pedroia homered to deep left
Top 8th: Boston
- J. Hermida doubled to deep left center, K. Youkilis, A. Beltre and J.D. Drew scored
Bot 8th: Minnesota
- M. Cuddyer homered to deep left

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