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IN-GAME UPDATES: Lineup in Denver dependent on Ortiz's health

Journal photo / Glenn Osmundson
BY SEAN McADAM
Journal Sports Writer

BOSTON -- It had been assumed that when the World Series shifts to Denver and National League rules (i.e. no DH), the Sox would go with the rotation plan they used in road interleague game, playing David Ortiz, Kevin Youkilis and Mike Lowell two games apiece.

But that isn't the necessarily the case.

Ortiz' balky right knee is a concern, but if he can deal with the swelling and discomfort, he could be in the lineup for all three games.

''Oh, yeah,'' said manager Terry Francona when asked about the possibility of Ortiz playing Games Three, Four and Five. ''His bat is so impactful. There'll be plenty of time to rest pretty soon.''

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