Boston Red Sox

Manny goes deep

Manny Ramirez hit a majestic two-run home run into the center field bleachers in the third inning, putting the Red Sox ahead of New York, 4-1. It was career homer No. 443, moving him ahead of Dave Kingman for 32d on the all-time list.

Ramirez hit the ball a ton off Yankees starter Chien Ming Wang, on an 0-2 pitch.

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