Lowell, Drew could be ready for playoffs
Published: Tue, Sep. 30, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Tue, Sep. 30, 2008 04:23AM
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closeMike Lowell and J.D. Drew took batting practice on an overcast day at Fenway Park. When they were done, the outlook for the Boston Red Sox's two injured hitters was brighter.
Both could be ready for Wednesday night's opener of the AL Division Series against the Los Angeles Angels.
The Red Sox can use the power that Lowell and Drew bring to the plate and that Josh Beckett, recovering from an injured side muscle, uncorks from the mound, but think they have enough depth without them.
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With postseason ace Beckett (12-10, 4.03 ERA) pushed back to Game 3 on Sunday at Fenway Park, Jon Lester and Daisuke Matsuzaka will pitch on the road. Lester was 16-6 and Matsuzaka 18-3.
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