Riding strong pitching staff, Red Sox eye sweep of Giants

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The Boston Red Sox seek their fifth straight win and an Interleague sweep when they host the San Francisco Giants in the finale of a three-game series on Thursday afternoon.

Continued outstanding pitching and timely hitting helped the Red Sox post 4-0 and 6-2 wins to begin the series, allowing just a total of nine hits.

"We expect to be consistent," Red Sox manager Alex Cora s