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Ortiz back in the lineup
Though Terry Francona had hinted last night that there was a chance David Ortiz would sit for a second straight game, he's back in tonight's lineup, batting his customary third. He seemed to be in a good mood this afternoon, despite temperatures that would put anyone in a funk. It's supposed to be in the 30s tonight at gametime, and the Plain Dealer here in Cleveland featured fans so bundled ...
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Manny Da Man In Red Sox 6-4 Win
SOX & Dawgs — ... time that the clubs meet is a 4-game series at Fenway Park, September 22-25. Three Red Sox, Coco Crisp, David Ortiz, and coach DeMarlo Hale, will join others around baseball in wearing Jackie Robinson’s #42 for Tuesday’s game. After recording just 3 stolen bases in the 1st 12 games, the Red Sox had 4 on Sunday, their most in a game since July 19, 2003 vs. Toronto. Jed Lowrie will make his MLB debut in tomorrow’s game, most likely at third base. A funny exchange happened between Francona and Big Papi this morning. ...

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SOX & Dawgs — ... David Ortiz made his return to the Red Sox lineup and did so after a rather funny exchange with the skipper in the morning. ...

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