Pedroia to miss finale vs. KC for family matter

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BOSTON — The Red Sox will be without red-hot leadoff man Dustin Pedroia for Sunday’s rubber match against the Royals, and possibly Monday’s opener of a three-game series against the Rays.

The second baseman flew out of Boston on Sunday morning to attend funeral services for a family member.

“Our condolences go out to both Dustin and Kelli and their families,” said Red Sox manager John Farrell. “And we’d expect him back here later [Monday] night after the beginning of the game. So we’ve not put him on the bereavement list. That requires a minimum of three games missed so we’ll play a man short.”

Perhaps Pedroia can come off the bench on Monday, depending on what time he gets to the ballpark.

“Based on his texts he’s envisioned a walk-off hit in the ninth,” said Farrell. “Much in Pedey fashion, that was his parting text …

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