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Alex Verdugo hits leadoff homer, Red Sox beat Nationals 5-4 in series opener - What's Up Newp
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Alex Verdugo makes Red Sox history with third straight leadoff homer - ESPN
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Red Sox run out of fight, fall to Astros in ALCS Game 6
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Alex Verdugo makes history with third straight leadoff home run
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Alex Verdugo settling into leadoff spot and sparking Red Sox lineup - The Athletic
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As traditional leadoff role evolves, Triston Casas is showing himself as a possible solution there for the Red Sox - The Boston Globe
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Koniarsky, Verdugo Named Player, Pitcher of the Day for June 24
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AP sources: Red Sox agree to trade Betts, Price to Dodgers
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Three players are killing the Red Sox offense, and it's not the ones you think – NBC Sports Boston
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Red Sox need to find a new leadoff hitter to set the table
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Late heroics lift Red Sox past Blue Jays
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Arizona Fall League Prospect Report — October 14, 2021 — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Alex Verdugo out to prove Mookie Betts deal wasn't all bad - Los Angeles Times
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Alex Verdugo settling into leadoff spot and sparking Red Sox lineup - The Athletic
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Red Sox fill holes in outfield and at leadoff