Kevin Youkilis struck out looking with the potential tying and winning runs on base in the bottom of the ninth as the Red Sox fell to the Blue Jays, 8-7 at Fenway Park, failing to clinch the A.L. wild card. Adam Lind became the first opposing player since Frank Thomas in 1996 to belt three homers in a game at Fenway as the Blue Jays built an 8-2 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth. Clay Buchholz started for the Sox and allowed a career-high five homers and seven runs. But the Red Sox, who had hit into four double plays, including one in the eighth, rallied in dramatic style with two outs. Youkilis and David Ortiz started the five-run outburst with back-to-back doubles. After a walk to Jason Bay, J.D. Drew followed with a long three-run homer to right-center to cut the deficit to one heading into the ninth. For more, visit the Full Count blog. 

 The Red Sox have announced their plans with their ailing starters for the rest of the week. Tim Wakefield will take the mound tomorrow after throwing a bullpen session last night. Jon Lester, who took a line drive off his leg against the Yankees last weekend is set for Thursday while Josh Beckett will pitch on Saturday. Beckett was scratched from last night's game with back spasms.
 
"It was something that snuck up on me overnight," Beckett said. "Probably could have pushed back the start but at this stage of the year it just made sense to skip it."