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By Joe McDonald
Journal Sports Writer
PAWTUCKET _ Javier Lopez returned to the mound Sunday in fine fashion.
The left-handed pitcher was designated for assignment by the Red Sox last week, cleared waivers and arrived at McCoy Stadium on Saturday ready to begin his rebirth as a solid reliever.
Lopez worked a perfect 1-2-3 ninth inning for the PawSox, producing three ground outs on eight pitches (five strikes).
"I though Javy did a really nice job," said PawSox manager Ron Johnson. "It was an easy inning and his stuff looked really good."
Lopez had not thrown since May 9 in Boston.
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