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Manny in, Ortiz out

Yes, that's Manny Ramirez you see in the lineup, for the first time since Sept. 9. He's in at designated hitter, giving David Ortiz a day off, before he'll likely play tomorrow. Manager Terry Francona isn't sure whether Manny will make a reappearance tomorrow yet.

Also, Jonathan Papelbon threw to hitters off the mound today. Everything went well, with Papelbon getting to throw all his pitches. He seemed pretty excited about getting the work in, and getting prepared for his offseason.

That's about it here.

The lineups...

Red Sox
1. Dustin Pedroia, SS
2. Mark Loretta, 2B
3. Mike Lowell, 3B
4. Manny Ramirez, DH
5. Wily Mo Pena, CF
6. Trot Nixon, RF
7. Doug Mirabelli, C
8. Gabe Kapler, LF
9. Carlos Pena, 1B

SP Tim Wakefield

Orioles
1. Chris Gomez, 2B
2. Melvin Mora, 3B
3. Nick Markakis, RF
4. Miguel Tejada, SS
5. Jay Gibbons, DH
6. Ramon Hernandez, C
7. Kevin Millar, 1B
8. David Newhan, CF
9. Jeff Fiorentino, LF

SP Adam Loewen