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On the mound, starter James Shields (8-9) got the win in six innings , allowed eight hits, one homer, four runs, walked one and struck out one . Shields had lost October 8 decisions in 11 starts since May 25 .
Closer Rafael Soriano (24 ) pitched the ninth inning striking out a rescue .
The defeat was for starter Brad Bergesen (3-8 ) in five innings , allowed nine hits, one homer , five runs, walked three and struck out seven.
Among Latin American bats third baseman Miguel Tejada scored 3-1 with his fellow second baseman Julio Lugo , 4-1 , shortstop Cesar Izturis from 4-0, and pinch-hitter Felix Pie, 1- 0. Boston Red Sox Tickets at Fenway Park