Red Sox let late lead slip away, fall to Athletics as series streak ends taken at BSJ Headquarters (Red Sox). Photo by AP/Mark Stockwell

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LATE-INNING LETDOWN

Red Sox let late lead slip away, fall to Athletics as series streak ends

By Chris Henriqueat BSJ Headquarters

The Red Sox had a chance to do something Sunday that only one team in franchise history had accomplished. Instead, their two most reliable relievers let a late lead slip away. Read More

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