Ramirez closes in on Gehrig

NOTES

Boston’s Manny Ramirez hit his 20th career grand slam Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas, the second-most total in major league history.

Ramirez hit his third grand slam of the season off Texas Rangers rookie Chris Young in the third inning. It was the 22nd homer of the season for Ramirez, who tied the Rangers’ Mark Teixeira for the American League lead.

Lou Gehrig holds the major league record with 23 grand slams. Hall of Famer Eddie Murray had 19.

“Injured ace Curt Schilling will probably need at least one more rehab start before returning to the Boston rotation.

Schilling struggled Monday in what was supposed to be his final rehab outing before returning to the big league rotation, allowing five runs in five innings for Boston’s Triple-A team in Pawtucket.

“Red Sox closer Keith Foulke will leave the team and return to Boston to determine if a knee problem is the cause of his struggles. The disabled list is a possibility, manager Terry Francona said.

Clearing the bases

Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee left the game against Atlanta with a shoulder injury. The Cubs said Lee left with left shoulder irritation. No further information on the injury or Lee’s status was immediately available. … Florida right-hander Josh Beckett left in the third inning of his start against Milwaukee after straining his left oblique muscle. … Philadelphia right-hander Jon Lieber was forced to leave his start against Pittsburgh after being struck on the right elbow by a line drive during the first inning. X-rays did not show any broken bones. … The Los Angeles Dodgers placed All-Star shortstop Cesar Izturis on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right hamstring. … Washington activated second baseman Jose Vidro from the DL. Vidro had been out since May 4, when he severely sprained his left ankle. … San Francisco pitcher Brett Tomko was moved back into the rotation after being demoted to the bullpen for one start.