Red Sox Top Texas to Earn Series Split

BOSTON - A late lineup addition made the biggest difference for the Red Sox. Eric Hinske had a bases-loaded triple and Dustin Pedroia hit a two-run double as Boston's bats came alive in a 7-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.

Hitting just .119 with runners in scoring position while scoring only eight runs in their previous four games, the Red Sox were searching for a key hit. Hinske, inserted into the lineup after Kevin Youkilis was scratched was a sore left quadriceps during batting practice, provided the key drive.

When Hinske arrived at the ballpark, he didn't know he'd be starting.

"I was told during batting practice," he said. "I just tried to …