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BOSTON -- Felix Doubront knows hes been consistent on the mound so hes not about to change a thing on his off days. Doubront pitched seven shutout innings to continue his run of strong starts and Jacoby Ellsbury drove in two runs to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 4-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Doubront (8-5) gave up five singles, struck out five, didnt walk a batter and allowed just one runner to reach second base in holding an opponent to three runs or fewer for the 15th straight start. Its the most by a Red Sox left-hander since at least 1920. "Being consistent in my five-day routines and just taking my plan for my next outing, thats the most important one to me," he said. "Were working on that every fifth day." The 25-year old left-handers current string of three-run or fewer games is the best since by a Boston pitcher since Tim Wakefield went 17 straight in 1995. "Felix, he quickly got back into a number of counts," Boston manager John Farrell said. "First pitch strikes were a little elusive, but he was able to go to a breaking ball or a changeup to get the timing back in his delivery. Just a workmanlike seven shutout innings." It was Bostons seventh win in nine games, completing a 5-2 homestand. The AL East leaders play 16 of the next 19 away from Fenway Park, beginning Monday night in Houston. Koji Uehara, the third Boston reliever, closed out the combined eight-hitter. Diamondbacks starter Brandon McCarthy (2-5), activated before the game after being on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation since May 31, gave up two runs on five hits in 4 1-3 innings. Cody Ross and Martin Prado each had two singles for Arizona, which lost for the sixth time in eight games. "They pitched good but, you cant give them too much credit," Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said. "We had eight singles today and didnt put anything together." Doubront, who experienced control troubles in a number of starts last year, had a simple reason why hes throwing more strikes. "A lot of playing catch, a lot of front toss and a lot of that, that makes me be more consistent with pitches," he said. Former teammate Ross saw a big difference. "Yeah, a little bit more mature. He was good last year for a rookie," he said. "He pitched well. Today, we had him on the ropes and couldnt get anything when we needed to. He made some good pitches and located the ball well, but we had our opportunities and we blew it, and they didnt." Boston grabbed a 2-0 lead and chased McCarthy with two runs in the fifth. Ellsburys sacrifice fly made it 1-0 after consecutive singles. Shane Victorino then singled just over the head of McCarthy -- a scary image since the right-hander was hit in the head by a line drive last year -- before Pedroias RBI double made it 2-0. David Ortiz was intentionally walked, loading the bases, but Will Harris relieved and got the next two hitters to pop out. While with Oakland last September, McCarthy sustained what were described at the time as life-threatening injuries when he was struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of the Angels Erick Aybar. The pitcher had an epidural hemorrhage, brain contusion and a skull fracture. Emergency surgery was performed that night and he was released from the hospital six days later. Arizona right fielder Gerardo Parra had a tough day, dropping a fly ball in the first for and error and losing another in the sun for Ellsburys RBI single that made it 3-0 in the sixth. Victorino followed Ellsburys hit with a run-scoring single. McCarthy held Boston hitless until Mike Carps two-out single in the fourth. Boston reliever Matt Thornton left the game in the eighth inning with tightness in his right oblique area. "Thorntons dealing with a little bit of a right oblique issue." Farrell said. The Diamondbacks had a singles in four of the initial five innings against Doubront, but thanks to two double plays and solid pitching none of the runners reached second. NOTES: Doubront has given up more than three runs just once in his 20 starts this season. ... Farrell said right-handed knuckleballer Steven Wright will make his first career start on Tuesday at Houston. "The reason being is that were just trying to get guys an extra day of rest this time through," Farrell said. ... The Diamondbacks designated left-handed reliever Tony Sipp (3-1, 3.86 ERA in 48 games) for assignment before to game. ... Farrell turned 51 on Sunday. ... RF Victorino hit his left hip hard on the top of the wall, attempting to make a leaping grab of A. J. Pollocks foul ball in the third. He walked back to his position slowly, but stayed in the game. ... 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Lou Williams scored 25 points and the Hawks continued their offensive upswing as they rolled to an easy 118-85 victory over the Jazz on Friday night, winning their third straight and for the fourth time in five games.Injury has thrown Canberras charge towards a drought-breaking NRL premiership into chaos, with star hooker Josh Hodgson in serious doubt for next weeks do-or-die semi-final.Hodgson left GIO Stadium in a moon-boot on Saturday night after injuring his ankle in the Raiders 16-14 qualifying final loss to Cronulla.The Dally M Medal contender, who scored the Raiders first try, was carried off the field after getting whacked by a stray boot from teammate Aidan Sezer in the 43rd minute.He was later seen in the dressing room heavily strapped and hobbling but did not return.Coach Ricky Stuart was unsure how serious the injury was but was far from optimistic about him playing against Penrith or Canterbury on Saturday in the nations capital.Hes crook, he said.I dont know (how bad it is). Weve got to get scans and that.Ill name him to play next week, but hes very doubtful.Hodgson has not only been one of the Raiders best this season, but is arguably the competitions leading dummy-half.Before this weekend, no other No.9 had recorded as many linebreaks or try assists as the Ennglishman.ddddddddddddHe was also tied with Australian captain Cameron Smith for 13 linebreak assists.To make matters worse for the Raiders, whose 10-game winning streak came to an end against the Sharks, fellow playmaker Blake Austin is still recovering from a broken hand suffered at training.The five-eighth has backed himself for a return next week, but Stuart says he wont make a call until closer to game day.I understand its a very important decision and selection, so Ill name him in the No.6 jumper and Ill let you know as soon as I know, he said.I wont be trying to hide whether hes going to play or not.Therell be no ducks and drakes - Ill let you know as soon as I know if hes going to be medically fit to play.The Raiders, who finished the season in second place and are chasing their first title in 22 years, havent reached the playoffs since 2012.They beat the Sharks in week one that year but lost to South Sydney in the semi-final. 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