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A new lineup: Youkilis is out, Lugo moved to top of the order

BOSTON -- The Red Sox have announced a late lineup change.

Kevin Youkilis has been scratched because of tightness in his left quad. His absence will bring on several changes, the biggest moving Julio Lugo, who was going to bat ninth, back to the leadoff spot.

J.D. Drew, who was going to lead off, is back to the fifth position, where Youkilis has been listed. At the bottom of the order, Eric Hinske will replace Youkilis at first base and hit eighth and Jacoby Ellsbury will move from the eight to the nine hole.

The new lineup:

Julio Lugo ss
Dustin Pedroia 2b
David Ortiz dh
Manny Ramirez lf
J.D. Drew rf
Mike Lowell 3b
Jason Varitek c
Eric Hinske 1b
Jacoby Ellsbury cf
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Kason Gabbard p

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