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Posted by Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff August 8, 2008 07:28 PM

CHICAGO -- Kevin Youkilis is indeed back in the lineup today after being hit by a pitch from Luke Hochevar on Wednesday in Kansas City. He said he didn't even ice the wrist on the day off, but there's just some minimal swelling left.

Red Sox

1. J.D. Drew, RF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. Jason Bay, LF
7. Jed Lowrie, SS
8. Jason Varitek, C
9. Coco Crisp, CF

Jon Lester, SP

White Sox

1. Orlando Cabrera, SS
2. A.J. Pierzynski, C
3. Carlos Quentin, LF
4. Jermaine Dye, RF
5. Ken Griffey, Jr., DH
6. Paul Konerko, 1B
7. Nick Swisher, CF
8. Alexei Ramirez, 2B
9. Juan Uribe, 3B

Mark Buehrle, SP

1 comments so far...
  1. Does anyone else think JD Drew as a leadoff guy is a bit odd? I know Papi's back, but JD absolutely tore it up hitting 3rd. I know Tito's a good manager and all, but I just don't see a guy with a low OBP, no real speed and a penchant for striking out looking as your lead-off man...

    Posted by 38 Bitches August 8, 08 07:40 PM
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