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Some good news on this pair of aces

Beckett, Lester looking hopeful

Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis (right), who celebrates his first of two homers with Victor Martinez, was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise dreary night for the Red Sox. Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis (right), who celebrates his first of two homers with Victor Martinez, was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise dreary night for the Red Sox. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff)
By Nick Cafardo
Globe Staff / September 29, 2009

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Although Josh Beckett was scratched last night because of back spasms and Jon Lester was struck in the quad by a line drive Friday night at Yankee Stadium, the Red Sox remain positive about the probability that both pitchers will be healthy once the postseason begins. (Full article: 1133 words)

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