Smoltz, Buchholz and Van Every

John Smoltz pitched 4 innings in his last rehab start with the PawSox tonight giving up 3 hits and a run on a homer. Buchholz came in after Smoltz excited and pitched 4 innings of his own giving up 2 runs and earning the win. The outing had to be frustrating for Buchholz knowing that Smoltz is on his way to joining the Red Sox while he remains with the PawSox indefinetly.

PawSox outfielder and Red Sox fill-in/pitcher Jonathan Van Every will undergo knee surgery and will be out at least 5 weeks. With Kotsay and Baldelli healthy it was unlikely that he would have been called up in that time but he did quickly become well liked by the fans in Boston.

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Jonathan Van EVERYWHERE

The Red Sox can chalk tonight's win up to Jonathan Van Every. The 28 year old rookie had two great plays in the field, a game tying single, and hit the game winning home run in the 10th inning off of his former roommate. Van Every was in the game for J.D. Drew who is still suffering from the hamstring injury.

Jon Lester started the game and struggled with location and his off-speed pitches early. He gave up 5 runs in the first 4 innings before settling down and getting it to the bullpen. Lopez looked better tonight than he did last night. MDC and Oki both kept runs off the board while causing a few heart attacks across New England. After Van Every's homer in the 10th, Papelbon closed the door on the Tribe and started a brand new win streak.

Red Sox win 6-5 BOX SCORE

	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E
Red Sox	0	0	0	0	2	0	3	0	1	6	10	1
Indians	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	8	1

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Roster Moves

The Red Sox have activated Jonathan Van Every for tonight's game, he fills in the spot that opened up yesterday when Chris Carter was sent down.

The Yankees are down one player because Wang is not in Boston and has not been put on the DL.

Julio Lugo is set to join the team on Monday in Cleveland.

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