It was like pulling teeth for 4 hours and 25 minutes
May 5, 2008 | 06:26 AM
Truth ...
After he hit a 14 foot jump shot in the third quarter to put the Celtics ahead by 30 points, 62-32, the Hawks called a timeout, and as the crowd roared their approval, Celtics captain Paul Pierce screamed with delight.
(Boston Globe Staff Photo / Jim Davis)

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And Justice
Kevin Youkilis, right, celebrates his solo home run with teammate Mike Lowell (25) in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, May 4, 2008, in Boston.
(AP Photo)

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"I'm sure the opponents are thrilled when one of those guys isn't in there. Then a guy like Youk steps in and gives us half our offense." -- 5.4.08, Sox manager Terry Francona

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Sox relieved after weary win > Group effort helped save a long day > They brought threat to a crashing halt > Surging Twins keep Webb, D'backs reeling > Cubs sweep past White Sox

Boston Herald:

Home run makes Red Sox walkoff winners > Red Sox have winning ingredient > Youklis wakes up Fenway Park > Another solid Red Sox bullpen effort keeps things in check > Lester keeps dealing > Jays break through for Cito

ProJo:

Youkilis' homer in 13th caps a long day > Bang-up play at plate is winner > Inside the Game: Papelbon’s splitter far from best this time > Nasty slider fortifies Hansen’s repertoire > Bad luck helps kill Sox rally in 12th > With Manny as DH, Sox outfield defense is different, and usually better > LaRussa plays the chess match > Lester excellent in no decision > Pedroia extends hot streak > Edgar Martinez hits groove as starter in Pawtucket > PawSox 8, Clippers 6: Van Every's homer wins it in 10th

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Teixeira's Three Homers Lift Braves > Pettitte Pitches Yankees Past Reds > Drew Makes Big Play In 13th > Beltre Misses Second Game > New Formula Seems To Work > Ponson To Start In Yankees Doubleheader > Fresno State To Face Georgia For Title
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