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Arlington, TX – Adrian Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with two home 5.
Marco Scutaro drove in three runs during the 14-hit attack and Dustin Pedroia added a two-run double for Boston, which moved into a tie with the Yankees atop the AL East standings with its fourth win in six games.
John Lackey (12-9) was the recipient of the run support, earning the win after giving up four runs on seven hits over 6 2/3 innings.
Josh Hamilton homered and added a run-scoring sacrifice fly and Ian Kinsler added a solo shot for AL West-leading Texas, which has dropped three of four overall.
Colby Lewis (11-9) was shelled for seven runs on nine hits in a six-inning start to take the loss.
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