Sox land atop back-and-forth battle

The Red Sox stressed run prevention as they built their team for this season. Then it began and they won with run production.Kevin Youkilis had three extra-base hits, Dustin Pedroia hit a two-run homer and three new starters had big nights with the bat as Boston rallied to beat the defending champion New York Yankees 9-7 in the major league opener Sunday night.Yankees manager Joe Girardi had little doubt the Red Sox could hit.“We expected them to score runs,” he said. “We know they have a very good offensive team. You look at the guys they brought in.”The signings of outfielder Mike Cameron, third baseman Adrian Beltre and shortstop Marco Scutaro were part of what general manager Theo Epstein called the “run prevention” approach after a poor defensive season by the club. But that trio went a combined 5 for 9 with three RBIs.“I think it’s great for them because there’s a lot of pressure here and it’s good to see them get the hits out of the way,” Youkilis said. “There’s no doubt they’re not just defensive (players) like everyone’s saying. These guys can play.”Boston erased a 5-1 deficit against CC Sabathia in the first night opener in the… Read full this story

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