David Ortiz hit the ball hard, ripping two doubles, but it was Jason Bay's continued clutch hitting that provided the difference, in Boston's 6-4 win over New York.

Ortiz (.222) has been slumping, including an 0-for-11 performance against Tampa Bay. But his stroke looked fine Monday night.

Bay (.321) hit a two-run homer in the seventh, giving Boston a 6-3 lead at the time. According to NESN, five of Bay's six home runs have come after the sixth inning.

Mike Lowell (.307) went 2-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

The Red Sox got a good start by Jon Lester (7 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 10 K) and a 5-out save by Jonathan Papelbon (although he loaded the bases in the 9th on an infield single, hit-batter and a walk).

Boston's win made a 5-0 night for the organization, with every minor league affiliate winning.

Pawtucket won 2-1 with starter Kris Johnson (5.16) coming back after two rough starts (5 2/3, 4 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 3 K) ... Daniel Bard (1.23) got the save with 1 IP (1 BB, 2 K).

Rocco Baldelli made a rehab start, going 0-for-3.

Portland scored 5 runs in the 8th and 3 more in the 9th for an 11-6 win.

Argenis Diaz (.322) enjoyed a 4-for-5 night with 4 RBI ... Aaron Bates (.317) hit a home run and double ... Jorge Jimenez (.349) went 1-for-2 with 3 walks.

T.J. Large (0.73) pitched the last inning (1 H, 1 BB)

Salem held on for a 10-9 win. Ryan Kalish (.300) was 2-for-4 with his third home run ... Luis Exposito (.257) went 2-for-5.

Greenville won 4-2. Starter Caleb Clay (3.43) pitched 5 innings (3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 3 K).

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