Lowell out of starting lineup with hip injury

Mike Lowell's sore right hip kept the World Series MVP out of Boston's starting lineup for Game 4 of the AL playoffs against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night. The Red Sox led the series 2-1 after the Angels won 5-4 win in 12 innings Sunday night. Lowell, who has a torn labrum in his right hip, walked in the 10th inning. Alex Cora pinch ran for him. "He's hurting today," Boston manager Terry Francona said. "When he finally did get on base, we ran for him just... [read full story]