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Pitcher Kevin Correia went 2 for 2, including a key two-run double in a five-run fourth inning, against Red Sox righty Josh Beckett.

Lefty Joe Beimel was scratched from his outing today against the Red Sox, creating doubt as to whether he will be ready for Opening Day.

Chris Snyder, who’s been out with a sore back, swung the bat this afternoon and expects to play in a minor league game Tuesday.

Right-hander Brad Lincoln is very stiff and sore this morning after taking a liner off his arm yesterday, and might have to skip his bullpen on Sunday.

Right-hander Brad Lincoln left today’s game after being struck on the right arm by a line drive. He said the injury does not seem to be major.

The Pirates claimed lefty Garrett Olson off waivers.

The status of Ryan Doumit — keep him? trade him? cut him? — will impact the makeup of the Pirates’ five-man bench at the end of spring training.

Ryan Doumit will get back in action Friday after missing nine days due to a strained oblique. Will Scott Olsen stay in mix for starter’s job?

Jeff Karstens and Brian Burres each put up zeros this morning in a “B” game at Pirate City.

Ryan Doumit will take at-bats in regular minor league games today instead of playing in the camp game.