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WASHINGTON -- Danny Espinosas .163 batting average makes a lot more sense. Hes been playing with a broken wrist. Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Friday that his second baseman has a small fracture in the right wrist and will rest a few days to see if it improves. Espinosa has been playing with discomfort since getting hit by a pitch April 14 against the Atlanta Braves. He also has a bone chip in the wrist, but the main concern is the fracture that needs time to heal. The Nationals want to avoid putting Espinosa on the disabled list, so they are hoping some rest will be enough. "Hopefully, its been able to knit somewhat and repair itself so we get by without putting him down for a long time," Johnson said. "Well know more as the next few days come along." The switch-hitting Espinosa complained to Johnson during the recent West Coast road trip that it was painful to bat right-handed. The manager said hes not upset that Espinosa didnt mention the problem sooner, noting that Espinosas tolerance for pain was shown last year when he played with a torn rotator cuff. "I like the heck out of him, but he reminds me too much of me," Johnson said. "He plays in pain." Steve Lombardozzi will take Espinosas place in the lineup. With his bench down a player, Johnson said the Nationals plan to bring up utility man Jeff Kobernus from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday and will probably designate RHP Yunesky Maya for assignment. Johnson also said Ross Detwiler will throw a full bullpen session Saturday and remains on pace to return to the rotation Tuesday after skipping one start because of back spasms. Stephen Strasburg and Gio Gonzalez will each move up a day to give Detwiller more time to return, both pitching on regular rest because of an off day in the schedule. 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Toronto and Baltimore are tied for the lead in the wild-card race.It just didnt go our way today, Tulowitzki said. Theres a lot of time left.Sanchez allowed six runs and five hits in 3 2/3 innings. He struck out two and walked four.The right-hander said he struggled for most of the game with a blister on his middle finger, something thats bothered him on and off this season.I dont want to make excuses, the 24-year-old Sanchez said. Ive got to find a way to get deep in the game. Today was ugly. Obviously (the blister) didnt help.Manager John Gibbons said Sanchez likely will be skipped the next time through the rotation to let his finger heal and limit his workload in his first full season as a starter.Sanchez has allowed three home runs in his past two starts after giving up one homer in his previous 50 innings.Sanchez wasnt himself today, Tulowitzki said. But hes still our guy.Ortiz put Boston up 10-8 with a drive off Joaquin Benoit. It was his 41st career home run at Rogers Centre, his highest total at any road stadium.Toronto is a very nice place to play baseball and a beautiful city, Ortiz said. Its always a pleasure to come here.With his 535th homer, Ortiz moved past Jimmie Foxx into sole possession of 18th place on baseballs career list. He also increased his RBI total to 110, the most by a player age 40 or above since Dave Winfield had 108 for Toronto in 1992.Were somewhat in awe of what David is doing in his final run, Red Sox manager John Farrell said.Starter Clay Buchholz said Ortiz is having a hell of a going away party.Toronto finishes the regular season with three games at Fenway Park.dddddddddddd.Obviously we cant sit back and relax, Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia said. We know our division is good.Robbie Ross Jr. (3-2) got two outs for the win. Craig Kimbrel, the ninth Boston pitcher, worked the ninth for his 25th save.Toronto also used nine pitchers.Gibbons was ejected in the ninth after the umpires ruled Russell Martins double into the right field corner, initially ruled fair, had landed foul. Toronto challenged, but the call was confirmed. Martin later struck out.Encarnacion hit a solo home run off Buchholz in the first, singled and scored in the third, and then hit a two-run shot off Heath Hembree in the fourth. It was his fourth multihomer game of the season and No. 25 for his career. Encarnacion has 39 home runs and leads the AL with 115 RBI.After Martin walked on four pitches with the bases loaded in the fourth, Tulowitzki hammered Buchholzs first pitch for his 23rd home run.Boston tied it at 6 and chased Sanchez on a two-run single by Bogaerts, but Toronto answered with Encarnacions second homer in the bottom half.After Ramirez cut it to 8-7 with a drive to deep center in the fifth, Bostons Brock Holt tried to steal home but was thrown out by reliever Aaron Loup.TOUGH TIMES FOR MVPTorontos Josh Donaldson is hitless in seven straight games, a career-long slump. Hes 0 for 23 in that span.SEPTEMBER SPECIALAll three of Tulowitzkis career grand slams have come in September.UP NEXTRed Sox: LHP David Price (15-8, 3.87 ERA) seeks his seventh straight win as Boston returns home for a three-game series against Baltimore. LHP Wade Miley (8-12, 5.49 ERA) starts for the Orioles.Blue Jays: LHP Francisco Liriano (7-12, 5.27 ERA) starts the opener of a three-game series against Tampa Bay on Monday. Liriano last started Aug. 26 against Minnesota and has made two relief appearances since. RHP Jake Odorizzi (9-6, 3.86 ERA) starts for the Rays. ' ' '