Final, Red Sox 7-4: Alfredo Aceves made it very interesting as he always does. <\/p>\n
He loaded up the bases with Cubs without recording a single out. But after a sac fly, Aceves settled in and mowed down the lineup. <\/p>\n
Before it got close, Franklin Morales did a remarkable job in spot start duty, yielding just two runs -- one should've been technically ruled unearned -- and had nine strikeouts through five frames. <\/p>\n
Mid 9th, Red Sox 7-3:The Red Sox offense loaded up the bases again, but it was to no avail. <\/p>\n
Still, at this point, the team holds a sufficient lead. It's worth noting that Kevin Youkilis was pulled out of the game for Nick Punto. <\/p>\n
It'll be interesting to see what Red Sox skipper Bobby Valentine says and if it's injury-related. <\/p>\n
End 8th, Red Sox 7-3: Heading into this inning, Starlin Castro was a home run away from the cycle. <\/p>\n
He, instead, lined out to right field and that's likely the end of his attempts, barring the unforeseen. <\/p>\n
Scott Atchison took the relieving reigns and made quick work of the team's lineup. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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