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MLB: Tampa Bay 9, Boston 4

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Tino Martinez hit a three-run homer Wednesday to highlight Tampa Bay's 9-4 romp over Boston.

Carl Crawford, Julio Lugo and Jose Cruz Jr. all had two hits each in helping the Devil Rays avoid a series sweep.

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Pedro Martinez (16-9) suffered his fourth straight loss. He allowed six runs on 10 hits in five innings.

The Boston setback allowed the New York Yankees to clinch a tie for the top spot in the American League East. The Red Sox, however, have already wrapped up the league's wild card berth.

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