Times wires
Friday, May 20, 2011
BOSTON — Adrian Gonzalez had four of Boston's 19 hits and added four RBIs on Friday as the Red Sox routed the Cubs, making their return to Fenway Park, 15-5.
It was the Cubs' first visit to Fenway since they lost the 1918 World Series. For decades, that reminded Boston fans of the franchise's failure to win another World Series. But now it stands as a landmark only for Chicago as it seeks its first title since 1908.
Cubs fans made their presence known in the sellout crowd of 37,140, outcheering the locals at times. There was even an appearance of the Blues Brothers in the stands.
The Red Sox won their seventh consecutive game. They are 22-10 since losing 10 of their first 12 games, passed the Yankees for the first time this season and trail the first-place Rays by just a half-game.
Jon Lester won his sixth consecutive decision despite giving up a career-high 12 hits. He allowed five runs, two walks and a hit batter, striking out five.
Kevin Youkilis had two doubles and a two-run homer for Boston.
Source: http://www.tampabay.com/sports/red-sox-give-cubs-a-rude-welcome/1170963
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