Ortiz plans to return in a few weeks

This is great news for the Red Sox. Ortiz didn't seem to have problems hitting off the tee and he is right where he wants to be. He took around 25 swings at his own pace and didn't feel any

discomfort. The Sox will hopefully have Ortiz back in the lineup after the All-Star break.

Youkilis' homer in 13th Pushes Sox past the Cardinals (6/22)

Final Score: Red Sox 5  Cardinals 3

W: Lopez (2-0)

L:  Parisi  (0-3)

I actually attended this game on Sunday. It was great to see the Sox pull this one off after St. Louis took the first two games in the series. Lester Pitched a great game even though he didn't pick up the win. Their pitching wasn't a concern for me throughout the game as much as their hitting was. They left 21 runners on base and blew 3 straight leadoff doubles in the 10th, 11th and 12th innings. It felt like the Sox couldn't buy hit when it was needed most, until Kevin Youkilis stepped up to the plate and hit a two-run shot off Mike Parisi over the green monster. The Red Sox have won 15 of 22 overall, and 18 of their last 22 at home heading into their series with Arizona.

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