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BATTING LEADOFF

The famed Citgo sign overlooks Fenway Park no more, having been dismantled for cleaning, renovation, and eventual relocation to a site 120 feet away. The work should be finished by November.

You don’t need binoculars to see the metaphor. As a new, better Citgo sign is being built for next season, so should a new, better Red Sox roster.

We’re only 10 games away from the season being half over, and it’s glaringly evident the Sox aren’t a few trades from becoming a postseason contender.

TO THE LINKS

ABOUT LAST NIGHT: In a 3-0 loss to the Blue Jays Wednesday night, the Red Sox put together a stunningly ineffective offensive performance — in the moments when it mattered most, at least. Tim Healey has the game story.

Here is the box score.

TALKING BODDY: Driveline founder Kyle Boddy recently left the Red Sox to pursue other opportunities in professional baseball. Tim Healey has more in the notebook.

AFTERNOON DELIGHT: The Red Sox are set to close out their series with the Blue Jays Thursday afternoon at Fenway Park, with first pitch at 1:35 p.m., weather permitting. Sonny Gray will get the nod as the Sox look to avoid a sweep. Here is a preview.

STRICKING AROUND: Peter Dankens, a 64-year-old who sells beer in the concourse behind first base, has been at Fenway Park since 1976. Dana Gerber looks at what keeps him coming back.

See more of our Red Sox coverage here.

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