Drew exits with tightness in back

 
J.D. Drew left Sunday's game with Toronto after the third inning with tightness in his lower back. Jeff Bailey took over in right field. (link)

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J.D. Drew leaves game with lower back tightness
Red Sox right fielder J.D. Drew left the game against the Toronto Blue Jays after three innings due to tightness in his lower back.