Then Saltalamacchia doubled in two runs and Middlebrooks drove in another with his second double of the game.

NPR: Lester Pitches 1-Hitter, Red Sox Top Blue Jays 5-0

Third baseman Will Middlebrooks, on the DL since May 24 with a lower back strain, is on track to be activated Thursday.

WSJ: Ellsbury out with tight left groin

But he's been subbing at third base for the injured Middlebrooks and is 14 for 33 (.424) since he was recalled May 24 from Triple-A Pawtucket.

WSJ: Buchholz, Red Sox beat Yankees 3-0 in 5?? innings