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With Ellsbury out, Drew plays leading role

Nick Green walks away in disgust after striking out with the bases loaded in the fourth inning. Nick Green walks away in disgust after striking out with the bases loaded in the fourth inning. (John Tlumacki/Globe Staff)
By Adam Kilgore
Globe Staff / May 7, 2009

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J.D. Drew did not know what to expect yesterday when he arrived in the Red Sox clubhouse and checked the lineup card. He wondered whether he'd be playing. Batting leadoff was not a pressing thought, until he realized that was exactly what he'd be doing. (Full article: 1130 words)

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