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Arroyo's pinch slam sends surging Red Sox past Braves, 10-8

ATLANTA (AP) — Christian Arroyo relished delivering the big hit Wednesday night. After reviewing the tape, he thinks his celebration needs some work.

Arroyo slugged a pinch-hit grand slam in the seventh inning to give Boston the lead and the surging Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 10-8 on Wednesday night to move within one game of first place.

Arroyo blew kisses and took a fancy step as he rounded third base.

“These are the type moments you live for,” he said. “I will say this, it does need some work. I saw the video of it.