Slump-ridden David Ortiz, who sat out the Seattle series, was back in the Red Sox lineup tonight, batting in his customary third slot in the order.
Kevin Youkilis played a full game at Pawtucket today as the designated hitter and went 0-for-4. He is expected to rejoin the Red Sox tomorrow. Youkilis was 0-for-6 during his rehab stint with the PawSox.
The Red Sox will catch a break in this three-game set with the AL East-leading Blue Jays. They won't face Roy Halladay (8-1, .278) or Scott Richmond (4-2, 3.64), Toronto's top two starters.
Tonight's lineups:
Blue Jays
Marco Scutaro, ss
Aaron Hill, 2b
Alex Rios, rf
Vernon Wells, cf
Adam Lind, lf
Scott Rolen 3b
Lyle Overbay, 1b
Kevin Millar, dh
Rod Barajas, c
Brian Tallet, lhp
Red Sox
Jacoby Ellsbury, cf
Dustin Pedroia, 2b
David Ortiz, dh
Jason Bay, lf
Mike Lowell, 3b
J.D. Drew, rf
Julio Lugo, ss
Jeff Bailey, 1b
George Kottaras, c
Tim Wakefield, rhp
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