1.   Agbayani probably will regain the leadoff spot if his strained right hamstring heals for the playoffs, but Perez is faster, and his legs paid off here.

2.   By the end of the season, Goldberg said, the hamstring had healed almost completely.

3.   He has replaced Perriman as the flanker with the starting unit while Perriman allows his sore hamstring to heal.

4.   The first-round draft pick Thomas Lewis can skate, and once his hamstring heals, he will be a welcome addition.

5.   The Sox will fly to Houston after the game and play an exhibition against the Astros Friday night while his left hamstring heals.

6.   Manny Ramirez took batting practice Saturday and is optimistic that his strained left hamstring is healing.