BOSTON (AP) - Cody Ross hit two homers and drove in five runs, and the Boston
Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 9-4 Sunday in a game that likely was Kevin
Youkilis' farewell to the Fenway Park fans.
Youkilis, a subject of recent trade rumors, was lifted for a pinch-runner
after hitting a triple in the seventh inning. He was greeted with a hug from
Nick Punto, who pinch-ran for him, and many of his teammates on the top step of
the dugout.
The burley infielder, in his ninth season with the Red Sox, took his helmet
off and waved to the crowd, blew a kiss and was urged to come out for a curtain
call by his teammates before heading down the steps. He was given a lengthy
standing ovation and the fans chanted "Yook."
It was the ninth win in 11 games for the Red Sox, who completed interleague
play with a winning record for the eighth straight season (11-7).
