Boston, MA (Best E Casino) - The Boston Red Sox placed shortstop Julio Lugo on the 15-day disabled list prior to Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with a strained left quad muscle. Lugo suffered the injury when running out an infield hit in the ninth inning of Friday's 7-3 loss to the O's. The 32-year-old is hitting .268 with one home run and 22 RBI in 82 games this season. To fill the roster spot, the Sox recalled infielder Jed Lowrie from Triple-A Pawtucket.
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