The Red Sox use a power outburst from their scrubs to defeat the surprising first-place Orioles, 6 – 5, and reach .500 for the first time this year. Back-up C Kelly Shoppach and OFs Scott Podsednik and Daniel Nava, both recently called up from the minors because of a rash of injuries, all homer from the bottom three spots in the starting line-up.

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On May 23, 2012 — The Red Sox use a power outburst from their scrubs to defeat the surprising first-place Orioles, 6 – 5, and reach .500 for the first time this year. Back-up C Kelly Shoppach and OFs Scott Podsednik and Daniel Nava, both recently called up from the minors because of a rash of injuries, all homer from the bottom three spots in the starting line-up.

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Baseball Reference May 23