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Boston activates trio, including Beckett

Fri 5th, September 2008

Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox activated starting pitcher Josh Beckett and infielders Sean Casey and Mike Lowell from the 15-day disabled list Friday.

Beckett took the mound for Friday's 8-1 victory over the Texas Rangers, and got the win after tossing five shutout innings. It was his first start since August 17, when he was tagged for eight hits and eight runs in only 2 1/3 innings in a loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.

He was subsequently placed on the DL with right elbow inflammation. The 28-year-old is 12-9 this season with a 4.20 earned run average in 24 starts.

Casey has been on the mend since August 20 with neck stiffness, while Lowell -- who went 3-for-5 with four RBI in Friday's game -- strained his oblique before hitting the DL August 12.

Casey has made the occasional spot-start for Boston, hitting .345 with 12 RBI in 59 games, while Lowell is hitting .270 with 14 home runs and 67 RBI in 101 games this season.

To make room on the roster, the Sox assigned pitcher Eric Hull outright to Triple-A Pawtucket.