Another good outing for Wells

Making his sixth start since returning from the disabled list on July 31, David Wells allowed eight hits and two runs in seven full innings. He took a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the seventh, when Mariners shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt poked a solo home run that tied the game.

In a 2-1 loss to the Yankees last Monday, Wells went 7 1/3 innings and allowed six hits and two earned runs, but the Sox' offense couldn't solve Cory Lidle.

Since his return, Wells has a 4.19 ERA, 5.4 K/9, 1.6BB/9 1.40HR/9 and 3.29K/BB.