Saturday's game

Manny Ramirez has nudged his way into David Ortiz's spotlight. He drove in both runs Saturday, including a two-run homer in the sixth -- to lead the Sox to a 2-1 win over Oakland.

The home run, his 436th, ties Manny with Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs for 36th place on the all-time career list. He trails Jim Thome of the Phillies, who has 430.

For the second straight game, the Sox got a solid performance from their starter. Bronson Arroyo (13-9) went seven, giving up 1 run on 3 hits. His outing comes on the heels of a 9-inning, 2-run effort by Tim Wakefield Friday night.

Mike Timlin looked strong in picking up his ninth save, striking out two of the three batters he faced.

The win keeps the Sox 1.5 games ahead of the Stinkins in the AL East, as the Stinkins beat Toronto 1-0 Saturday. Cleveland remains ahead in the Wild Card race by a half game, after beating Kansas City, 5-4, Saturday. Oakland is now 5 games out of the Wild Card lead, 2 back of the Angels, who beat the Tigers, 3-1, Saturday.