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Jarrod Saltalamacchia #39 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out in the ninth inning as Matt Wieters #32 of the Baltimore Orioles throws the ball back to the pitcher at Fenway Park on April 11, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Roche: Baltimore Simply Better Right Now

The Red Sox are fine after a 5-4 start to the season, but Dan Roche notes that the Baltimore Orioles are just getting better and better.

2013/04/12

Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan leaves the game after giving up a three-run home run to Manny Machado of the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning at Fenway Park on April 10, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox lost 8-5. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

After Losing In The 9th, First Test For Red Sox Is Moving On

It’s been a great early season ride for the 2013 Boston Red Sox and their fans, but after blowing a ninth-inning lead on Wednesday Dan Roche says their first real test is bouncing back.

2013/04/11

Roche: Opening Day Observations

Another good day at the ballpark Monday for your 2013 Boston Red Sox. A solid 3-1 win in their home opener vs the Orioles.

2013/04/08

Fenway Park gets ready for the opener. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Roche: More Likable Red Sox Return For Home Opener

A much more likable Red Sox team returns to Boston for the home opener on Monday, as Dan Roche breaks down all that has gone right so far in 2013.

2013/04/08

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera closes out the Boston Red Sox. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Roche: Lesson Learned By Red Sox Youngsters

The Red Sox youngsters learned a lesson Thursday night in the Bronx thanks to professor Mariano Rivera.

2013/04/05

The New York Yankees warm up before the game against the Boston Red Sox during Opening Day on April 1, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Roche: Red Sox Opening Day Thoughts

Dan Roche has a few thoughts after the solid 8-2 Opening Day romp over the Yankees Monday in New York.

2013/04/01

Roche: With Positive Vibe, Red Sox Ready To Kick Off 2013

Dan Roche checks in from New York ahead of the Red Sox 2013 season opener.

2013/04/01

file photo (credit: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Roche: Red Sox “Gathering” In New York

The Sox held what would be considered an optional workout Sunday afternoon. However, because it was optional, it was deemed a “gathering” because of the new CBA.

2013/03/31

Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks celebrates with DH David Ortiz. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Roche: Still Plenty Of Pop Without Papi

David Ortiz isn’t expected to return to the Red Sox lineup until at least May, but Dan Roche says missing April may not be such a bad thing for Big Papi.

2013/03/27

Mary and Rich Shertenlieb. (Photo from Rich Shertenlieb)

Beating Cancer In 16 Days: The Shertenliebs Share Their Story

Last month, Mary Shertenlieb was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. But in just 16 days, thanks to the outpouring of support from friends new and old, family and thousands of Toucher & Rich listeners, she won her battle and is cancer free.

2013/03/11