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Wakefield, Red Sox take 1st of doubleheader

Apr. 22, 2009
Tim Wakefield pitched a five-hitter for his second consecutive complete game and the Boston Red Sox earned their sixth straight victory, beating the Minnesota Twins 10-1 in seven innings Wednesday.
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