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Rick Porcello was working on Monday, but it certainly couldn't be considered "labor."

The Boston Red Sox's $82.5 million man tossed his third straight terrific start since returning from the disabled list in an 11-4 matinee Labor Day win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

His work caught the eye of the man who caught his pitches -- Sox rookie catcher Blake Swihart, who has been behind the dish for all three of Porcello's starts since his return on Aug. 26.

Swihart was particularly happy with the way Porcello commanded and utilized his two-seam fastball. To hear more from Swihart, check out the video from NESN's "Red Sox Final" above.

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