Buchholz, HRs help Red Sox sink Padres

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SAN DIEGO — In the early stages of Tuesday’s game at Petco Park, the Red Sox had already seen the good news on the scoreboard. About 3,000 miles to the East in the Bronx, the Yankees pulled out a thrilling victory over the Blue Jays.

With an opportunity in front of them, the Red Sox pounced, notching a well-balanced, 5-1 victory over the Padres that pulled them back into a tie with Toronto for first place in the American League East. Meanwhile, the Orioles lurk just a game behind.

Clay Buchholz, making yet another return to the starting rotation, scattered eight hits and just one run over 6 2/3 innings to earn the win. The righty walked none and struck out six and could …

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