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Red Sox-Orioles Preview (The Associated Press)

It's been a long road to respectability for the 2012 Boston Red Sox, but they're finally back on the doorstep.

 

Ortiz's homer helps last-place Red Sox rally to beat first-place Orioles (The SportsXchange)

BALTIMORE -- The last time the Red Sox visited Baltimore, the last-place Orioles battled back to win on the final day of the 2011 season, preventing

 

Ortiz blast helps Boston get back on par (Reuters)

(Reuters) - David Ortiz sparked a dramatic comeback with a sixth-inning home run to help the Boston Red Sox beat the first-place Baltimore Orioles 8-6 on Monday to get their record back on level terms for the first time in nearly a month. Trailing 5-2 on the road, Ortiz blasted a solo homer to trigger Boston's three-run sixth, and the surging Red Sox added late runs to secure their ninth victory in 11 games. Boston were in a tailspin at the beginning of the month, but have now tied with the Yankees at 21-21, the first time the team have been .500 since April 30. ...

 

Red Sox rally past Orioles 8-6 (The Associated Press)

BALTIMORE (AP) Down by three runs in the sixth inning, the Boston Red Sox desperately needed a spark to get back into the game against the Baltimore Orioles.

 

Red Sox 8, Orioles 6 (The SportsXchange)

BALTIMORE -- The last time the Red Sox visited Baltimore, the last-place Orioles battled back to win on the final day of the 2011 season, preventing Boston from sneaking into the playoffs.

 

Royals 6, Yankees 0 (The SportsXchange)

NEW YORK -- The struggling New York Yankees were not helped by a lineup switch as they dropped to .500 for the first time since April 18, while the Kansas City Royals continued to fare better on the road than at home.

 

Diamondbacks recall 3B Bell, cut INF Ransom (The Associated Press)

PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled third baseman Josh Bell from Triple-A Reno and designated infielder Cody Ransom for assignment.

 

National League notebook -- Monday, May 21, 2012 (The SportsXchange)

Arizona: 3B Josh Bell's contract was purchased from Class AAA Reno, and manager Kirk Gibson said he will get a chance to start regularly for a while. Bell, a former top prospect of the Dodgers, was hitting .381 with four homers and 30 RBI in 26 games after being acquired from Baltimore in late April. Bell has spent parts of two seasons in the majors with the Orioles. With Bell as the starter, 3B Ryan Roberts will assume a bench role and also could play some second base, Gibson said. ... 3B Cody Ransom, who hit . ...

 

Red Sox GM says OF Ross could miss 6-8 weeks (The Associated Press)

BALTIMORE (AP) Boston Red Sox outfielder Cody Ross has a broken bone in his left foot and could be sidelined six to eight weeks.

 

AccuScore: Warning signs in the Beltway (Yahoo! Sports)

Early season surprises Baltimore and Washington could be due for a reality check if they don't turn things around.