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The Boston Red Sox's stunning streak of four games of double-digit scoring came to an end - as did their five-game winning streak. More big numbers on the scoreboard could be imminent with a pair of inconsistent pitchers set to take the mound when the Red Sox host the Houston Astros on Saturday. Boston (22-14) had outscored opponents 51-16 in the previous four games, reaching at least 11 runs in each, before falling 7-6 on Friday. Continue to Article

May 14, 2016 1:18:am EST

George Springer made a big return to New England with an even bigger shot off a college teammate. Springer hit a two-run homer off former UConn teammate Matt Barnes in the sixth inning, leading the Houston Astros over the Red Sox 7-6 Friday night and ending Boston's five-game winning streak. ''To get that hit there is obviously big but I'm just more concerned with helping us win,'' said Springer, who hadn't played in Boston the past two seasons because of injuries. Continue to Article

May 14, 2016 12:23:am EST