Sox 8, Indians 6

Manny's back.

Manny Ramirez powered the Sox past Cleveland Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a homer and 3 RBIs. The home run came in the eighth inning, after the Indians intentionally walked David Ortiz.

Ortiz hit his ninth home run of the season in the seventh inning to tie the game 4-4. Later that inning, Mike Lowell singled in Ramirez, who had walked.

Mark Loretta got the scoring started with a two-run single in the second. Kevin Youkilis contributed two hits, a sac fly, a run and a stolen base. Jason Varitek was 2-for4 with a run scored. Lowell had three hits to boost his average to .304.

Starter Curt Schilling was not involved in the decision. He took a 5-4 lead into the seventh, but gave up a double and RBI single to tie the game. Schilling threw 133 pitches on the night, giving up nine hits and five earned runs, striking out eight and walking two.

Keith Foulke, who got the win, finished out the seventh, but gave up a pair of doubles before Mike Timlin relieved him with two outs in the eighth. Foulke has been a little inconsistent, but overall has exceeded many people's expectations so far.

Jonathan Papelbon pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn his ninth save.

Tonight Tim Wakefield (1-3, 3.71) faces Cliff Lee (1-1, 3.33).