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10/20/2004 12:16 AM ET

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Before Game 4 of the ALCS, and one day following a 19-8 drubbing at the hands of the Yankees, Red Sox manager Terry Francona was discussing the hot Yankees bats. Part of the problem, he said, was poor pitch location from his pitching staff. Things turned around in a hurry.

Heart of the Yankees' order, Games 1-3
Player	AB	Runs	Hits	HR	RBIs	Average
Rodriguez	14	7	6	1	3	.429
Sheffield	13	7	9	1	5	.692
Matsui	15	8	9	2	10	.600
Williams	15	1	6	0	6	.400
Totals	57	23	30	4	24	.526
Heart of the Yankees' order, Games 4-6
Player	AB	Runs	Hits	HR	RBIs	Average
Rodriguez	13	1	2	1	2	.154
Sheffield	13	0	1	0	0	.077
Matsui	15	1	3	0	0	.200
Williams	17	2	4	2	3	.250
Totals	58	4	10	3	5	.172

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