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According to the Boston Herald, Kevin Cash’s three-run home run Wednesday night was his first long ball in two years. With Jason Varitek slumping offensively, with just two hits in his past 16 at-bats, Cash's three RBI were a welcomed sight.Cash is said to have a power stroke, and it's often on display during batting practice. But don't expect Cash to see more playing time simply because veteran Jason Varitek is slumping. Cash's duties include giving Varitek some relief when needed and catching Time Wakefield every fifth day.

Jason Varitek is 2-for-8 in his last two games after breaking an 0-for-24 slump, the worst of his career, reports the Boston Globe.A switch-hitter, Varitek is hitting .293 as a righty but just .216 left-handed. Unfortunately, 167 of his 209 at-bats have come from the left side of the plate, and he is hitting .230 on the season as a result.

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