Mike Lowell finished off a six-run third inning with a three-run homer Monday, sparking the Boston Red Sox to a 12-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The Red Sox, having lost twice in a three-game weekend series against the New York Yankees, climbed 1 ½ games in front of idle Texas at the top of the American League wild-card race.

WATERTOWN, Mass., June 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mike Lowell, 3rd baseman for the Boston Red Sox and proud parent, will discuss faith, cancer, and baseball on "This is the Day"-a talk show on CatholicTV on Tuesday, July 7th. CatholicTV is a nationally-broadcasted television network headquartered near Boston.

Mike Lowell finished off a three-run rally in the eighth with a sacrifice fly Thursday, vaulting the Boston Red sox to a 4-3 decision over the New York Yankees. Boston has won all eight meetings with the Yankees this season and has a nine-game victory streak against them dating to last season.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell was named Monday American League Player of the Week. Lowell batted .435 with two home runs, four doubles and 11 RBI over five games.

Off-season hip surgery will prevent Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell from playing for his native Puerto Rico at the World Baseball Classic in March. Lowell's right hip led to a pain-filled second half last season and Boston did not put him on its postseason roster. Lowell, 34, underwent surgery on Oct.