On August 24, 2011 — The Red Sox recapture the lead in the AL East as their see-saw battle with the New York Yankees continues. Today, the Sox crush the Rangers, 13 – 2, behind the pitching of Josh Beckett and two-run homers by Jacoby Ellsbury, Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford. Crawford has 5 RBI in the win.
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