Final, Red Sox 7-4: Alfredo Aceves made it very interesting as he always does.

He loaded up the bases with Cubs without recording a single out. But after a sac fly, Aceves settled in and mowed down the lineup.

Before it got close, Franklin Morales did a remarkable job in spot start duty, yielding just two runs -- one should've been technically ruled unearned -- and had nine strikeouts through five frames.

Mid 9th, Red Sox 7-3:The Red Sox offense loaded up the bases again, but it was to no avail.

Still, at this point, the team holds a sufficient lead. It's worth noting that Kevin Youkilis was pulled out of the game for Nick Punto.

It'll be interesting to see what Red Sox skipper Bobby Valentine says and if it's injury-related.

End 8th, Red Sox 7-3: Heading into this inning, Starlin Castro was a home run away from the cycle.

He, instead, lined out to right field and that's likely the end of his attempts, barring the unforeseen.

Scott Atchison took the relieving reigns and made quick work of the team's lineup.

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