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Morning sports update: Matt Light says Patriots will struggle to replace ‘ridiculously large mammal’ Nate Solder

Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run homer over the Monster and J.D. Martinez added a two-run shot as the Red Sox avoided their first series sweep of the season. Chris Sale gave up two hits and struck out nine in Boston’s 6-4 victory over the Oakland A’s on Wednesday night.

Matt Light says Patriots will struggle to replace ‘ridiculously large mammal’ Nate Solder

In 2012, the Patriots lost their three-time Super Bowl champion left tackle to retirement and a second-year player became Tom Brady’s full-time blindside protector. That lineman, Nate Solder, capably filled Matt Light’s shoes, winning two Super Bowls of his own.