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Hanley Ramirez Back In Red Sox Lineup

BOSTON (CBS) -- Hanley Ramirez is back in the Boston lineup Wednesday as the Red Sox continue their four-game set with the Blue Jays in Toronto.

Ramirez, who missed the last six games after being struck by a line drive on the left hand, will bat fourth and play left for the Red Sox. He had been on a bit of a hot streak with nine hits in his five games prior to the injury. Ramirez hit .338 for the month of June with three homers and 11 RBIs.

Preview: Red Sox @ Blue Jays

In 67 games, Ramirez leads Boston with 15 home runs and 38 RBIs. The Red Sox, who have won three straight for the first time all season, went 4-2 with Ramirez out of the lineup.

Alejandro De Aza, who played stellar defense in left and hit .429 with a double, a triple, three home runs and 11 RBIs in Ramirez's absence, will remain in the Boston lineup Wednesday, batting seventh and playing right.

Here is the full Boston lineup for Wednesday's afternoon game in Toronto:

1. Mookie Betts, CF
2. Xander Bogaerts, SS
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Hanley Ramirez, LF
5. Pablo Sandoval, 3B
6. Mike Napoli, 1B
7. Alejandro De Aza, RF
8. Deven Marrero, 2B
9. Sandy Leon, C
-- Rick Porcello, RHP

Wednesday will be the first career start for Boston prospect Devin Marrero.

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