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MLS: New England 2, Toronto FC 1

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 28 (UPI) -- Steve Ralston scored two unassisted goals Saturday to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-1 Major League Soccer victory over Toronto FC.

Ralston scored in the 12th and 59th minutes, with both goals coming on rebounds after teammates hit the post and crossbar.

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Ralston has six goals through just 16 games -- one shy of his career season high of seven goals which he's scored in three other seasons.

New England (9-4-3) extended its home unbeaten run to five games and maintained a four-point lead in the Eastern Conference over the Columbus Crew, who beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1 Saturday.

Toronto FC (6-5-3) got its goal from Maurice Edu in the 78th minute. TFC is 1-5 on the road this season but unbeaten at home in eight games.

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