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Youkilis hits 2 home runs as Bosox trounce Royals

Published Jul. 12, 2009 4:26 a.m. ET

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John Smoltz got his first win for Boston and Kevin Youkilis hit two home runs to lift the Red Sox over the Kansas City Royals 15-9 Saturday night.

Smoltz (1-2) struck out seven over five innings, allowing one run on four hits. He struck out four batters in a row over the second and third inning capped off by called third strikes that painted the corner on Miguel Olivo and Tony Pena.

Coming off shoulder surgery that cut his 2008 season to six appearances, the 42-year-old Smoltz didn't make his first start until June 25 against Washington. He struggled with an 0-2 record and 6.60 ERA in three previous appearances.

Gil Meche (4-9) left with two outs in the fourth inning with back spasms after he had allowed seven runs - five earned.

Jason Varitek and David Ortiz also homered for Boston while Youkilis, who had been mired in a 3 for 30 slump, drove in four runs and scored four as well.

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