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Woodward's RBI pop-up proves difference as M's edge Red Sox

Associated Press

Saturday, July 4, 2009

BOSTON -- Seattle closer David Aardsma is a lot like the rest of the Mariners. He wasn't expected to do a lot this season. Chris Woodward's bases-loaded pop-up in the ninth inning dropped behind a partially draw-in infield to score the go-ahead run, lifting Seattle to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. "We wouldn't be in this situation without him," Seattle manager Don Wakamatsu said of his newfound closer. "But it's a credit to him. He's worked so hard. He started in spring traini ...

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