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The Boston Red Sox downed the Seattle Mariners, 9-4, at Safeco Field. The Red Sox were led by Nomar Garciaparra, who captured player of the game honors. He went 4 for 5 with a home run, a double, and 2 singles. He scored 2 times and drove in 2.
Boston reliever Rich Garces picked up the win, bumping his record to 1-0. Bill Swift was collared with the loss. Derek Lowe finished to wrap up his 1st save. Scott Hatteberg chipped in for Boston with a grand slam home run in the top of the first. For the game, the catcher had 2 hits in 5 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 4 RBI.
"We'll savor this win," Hatteberg told the Boston Globe, "then get ready for the next game." With the win, Boston pushes its record to 2-2.