Boston's Tazawa suffers 2nd loss

ARLINGTON, United States - Boston Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez provides advice to pitcher Junichi Tazawa after the rookie from Japan gave up a homer in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Aug. 16. Tazawa, who started the game, was tagged for his second loss after being pounded with 10 hits over 5-plus innings. The Rangers won 4-3. (Kyodo)

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