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MLB: Chicago White Sox 7, Boston 5

BOSTON, July 17 (UPI) -- Kevin Youkilis pounded a three-run homer against his former teammates Tuesday, powering the Chicago White Sox to a 7-5 victory over Boston.

Youkilis, who feuded with Red Sox Manager Bobby Valentine before being traded to Chicago last month, lined a shot into the seats above Fenway Park's Green Monster left-field wall with two aboard in fourth inning for a 6-2 Chicago lead.

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The third baseman went 3-for-4 Monday in his debut against his ex-teammates, won by Boston 5-1.

Alejandro De Aza added a pair of RBI for American League Central-leading Chicago.

Phil Humber (4-4) came off the disabled list (right elbow flexor strain) to allow two runs on six hits over six innings, walking none while striking out three.

Boston's Jon Lester (5-7) was lit up for six runs on seven hits, lasting only four innings.

Kelly Shoppach smacked a two-run homer while Carl Crawford went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored for Boston.

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