Subject :ATLANTA -- David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs as the Boston Red Sox ended their 10-game losi
ATLANTA -- David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs as the Boston Red Sox ended their 10-game losing streak, rallying from a five-run deficit to defeat the Atlanta Braves 8-6 on Monday. Marco Parolo Italy Jersey . The defending World Series champions trailed 6-1 after the fourth, with starter Clay Buchholz walking a career-high eight in only three-plus innings. But Ortiz tied it by hitting a three-run homer off Ervin Santana in the fifth. With Red Sox fans at Turner Field chanting "Papi! Papi!" the World Series MVP then gave Boston the lead with a bases-loaded sacrifice fly off Ian Thomas (1-2) in the seventh. Following pregame declarations of confidence from manager John Farrell and general manager Ben Cherington, the Red Sox came back to end their worst skid since an 11-game slide in 1994. The losing streak was the longest for a defending World Series champion since the depleted 1998 Marlins had two 11-game skids. Justin Upton drove in three runs with two hits for Atlanta. Edward Mujica (2-1) got the win with a scoreless sixth inning following a 1 1/2-hour rain delay. Chris Johnson singled with one out in the ninth before Koji Uehara capped his 10th save with Andrelton Simmons game-ending double-play grounder. Uehara was Bostons seventh pitcher. Buchholz began the day with an unsightly 6.32 ERA, but even with his poor start he hadnt walked more than three batters in a game. He couldnt overcome unprecedented control problems, as he allowed six runs and four hits. Buchholz was wild from the start. He walked leadoff hitter Jason Heyward and catcher A.J. Pierzynski visited after a first-pitch ball to the next hitter, B.J. Upton. Pitching coach Juan Nieves made his first walk to the mound when Buchholz walked Freddie Freeman. Buchholz matched his season high of three walks in the second inning and added three walks in the Braves three-run third. Justin Upton had a two-run double and Gerald Laird had a run-scoring single off Buchholzs left foot. Buchholz didnt get out of Atlantas three-run fourth. Heyward walked and scored on B.J. Uptons double, and Justin Upton and Simmons added RBI singles. As Bostons early deficit grew, the frustration from its players became more obvious. After his groundout in the fourth, star Dustin Pedroia stalked around the dugout, shouting in anger before slamming his hand on the bench. He seemed to be upset about a ball-strike call earlier in the at-bat. The Red Sox rallied with five runs in the fifth against Santana. Pedroia drove in two runs with a single before Ortiz hit his tying homer to left-centre. It marked the third straight start Santana allowed at least five earned runs. He gave up five runs on six hits and three walks in five innings. Following the rain delay, Thomas walked two batters following an infield hit by Brock Holt, loading the bases. Ortiz drove in Holt with a fly ball to right field, giving Boston a 7-6 lead. Pierzynskis single up the middle pushed the lead to two runs. Heyward led off the eighth with a single to centre field off Andrew Miller but slid past second base trying for a double. He was tagged by Pedroia while reaching back for the bag. NOTES: The crowd was a sellout of 48,501. Most fans remained during the rain delay. ... Buchholz singled in the second inning for his second hit in the majors. ... Holt had two hits and scored twice. ... The Red Sox recalled C-1B Ryan Lavarnway from Triple-A Pawtucket and optioned RHP Alex Wilson to Pawtucket. Lavarnway had a pinch-hit groundout in the seventh. ... Ortiz made his first start of the season at first base. The team placed 1B Mike Napoli (sprained finger) on the 15-day DL on Sunday. ... Braves LHP Jonny Venters, trying to return from his second Tommy John surgery, had more discomfort throwing from the mound before the game. ... Braves RHP Aaron Harang will face Red Sox LHP Jon Lester on Tuesday night. Thiago Motta Italy Jersey . -- Max Gilbert captured his first pro victory at the Tour Championship of Canada. Alessio Cerci Jersey . According to a report from ESPN, the veteran safety has signed another one-year deal with the team Raiders, the team that drafted him, and who he returned to last year after a long stint with the Green Bay Packers. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Once Bills quarterback EJ Manuel practiced Sunday for the first time in two weeks, coach Doug Marrone had an inkling the rookie first-round draft pick might be ready to open the season. On Wednesday, Marrone was convinced, announcing Manuel had fully recovered from a left knee injury and will start against the New England Patriots on Sunday. "Hes 110 per cent. He looks good out there," Marrone said following practice. "And thats what were going to go with." Thats a relief for Marrone. He was expressing uncertainty about Manuels status since the quarterback was hurt scrambling during a 20-16 preseason win over Minnesota Aug. 16. "Obviously, being a Catholic, there were a lot of prayers to that," Marrone said. "I mean, honestly, you go home and say Gosh, I hope hes healthy, but you really dont know." Manuel was far more confident he would be ready, especially after taking part in individual drills on Sunday in his first practice since having what the team called a "minor procedure" Aug. 18. "I felt I would be good to go a few days ago as far as my knee," Manuel said. "I know mentally, if I had the chance to go out and play, Id be ready for it." Manuel showed little sign of a limp despite wearing a small brace during practice. "I havent had any hesitation," Manuel said, noting he hasnt determined whether hell wear the brace on Sunday. "It feels fine. It feels strong, so I can do all my normal movements." He opened practice as he had done in training camp. Taking the snap, Manuel dumped a short pass over the middle to C.J. Spiller, and then took off running without a sign of a hitch toward the end zone with the rest of the starting offence. Manuel also spent another half-hour throwing passes following practice. His return is the first bit of positive news for the retooled and rookie-laden Bills, who have been stung by a series of setbacks over the past week. Starting cornerback Stephon Gilmore will miss the first month with a broken left wrist. Starting safety Jairus Byrds status is uncertain because of a foot injury and after he missed most of the off-season before signing his franchise tender two weeks ago. Kicker beecame an issue after rookie Dustin Hopkins hurt his right groin in practice Monday. Thiago Motta Jersey. Marrone called the injury minor, but ruled Hopkins out from playing Sunday. Dan Carpenter will fill in after the fifth-year player signed Tuesday. Quarterback has been the Bills most pressing need over the past two weeks. Had Manuel not been ready, the Bills wouldve been forced to start undrafted rookie Jeff Tuel, the only other quarterback on their active roster. Buffalo was placed in this position after veteran free-agent addition Kevin Kolb sustained a season-ending concussion. The Bills scrambled to add quarterbacks by signing free-agent veteran Matt Leinart and acquiring Thaddeus Lewis in a trade with Detroit. Leinart was cut on Friday, a day after he struggled in a preseason loss to the Lions. Lewis was also cut, but has since been signed to Buffalos practice squad. Manuel now gets his opportunity to be the opening-day starter, just as the Bills had envisioned in April, when they selected him with the 16th pick in the NFL draft. The Florida State product was the first and only quarterback taken in the first round. He arrived in Buffalo with the expectation of filling a position thats been unsettled since Hall of Famer Jim Kelly retired following the 1996 season. Marrone isnt lowering his expectations with Manuel set to make his NFL debut, and against an AFC East rival that has won 18 of the past 19 games against Buffalo. "Id be lying if Im sitting here saying, I dont expect him to do great things," Marrone said. "We expect not just EJ, but all of our players that are out there to perform at a very, very high level." Manuel is a strong-armed and mobile player, who best fits Marrones up-tempo approach to offence. In two preseason games, Manuel was inconsistent, but showed encouraging signs of developing as a starter. He went a combined 26 of 33 for 199 yards passing, with two touchdowns and no interceptions. Center Eric Wood was excited about Manuels return, and believes the rookie will be ready Sunday. "I dont think itll be too big for him," Wood said, noting Manuel had a 25-6 record, including four Bowl victories, at Florida State. "Hes got a good head on his shoulders." Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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