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Red Sox's Matt Barnes: Multiple innings in Friday's win

Barnes allowed one run on four hits while striking out four over 2.2 innings in Friday night's win over the Rangers.

Analysis:

The Red Sox had many heroes in overcoming the 6-0 hole that starter David Price put them in, but a comeback would not have been possible if not for the work of their beleaguered bullpen. And that started with Barnes, keeping them in the game from the third to fifth inning. He's primarily a middle-inning guy who can give Boston length when needed -- he's tossed 6.2 innings his last three appearances -- and can dial up the fastball. If he limits the homers and can locate more consistently, Barnes will make a living in this role.

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