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ST. New Balance 574 Uomo . LOUIS -- Shane Victorino is out of Bostons starting lineup again on Monday night. Victorino was scratched from Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday because of lower back stiffness. Jonny Gomes, Victorinos replacement in the batting order, then hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in a 4-2 win that tied the Series against St. Louis at two games apiece. "Shane is much improved from yesterday and probably could have started today, so hes available at full capacity," Red Sox manager John Farrell said before Game 5. "The only question going into today was the duration in which he might be on the field. So rather than putting ourselves in a position where if weve got to make a move and force our hand to eliminate a player, this way we can use him at our discretion." Dustin Pedroia, David Ortiz and Gomes each moved up a spot in the batting order, with Pedroia batting second, Ortiz third and Gomes starting a game at cleanup for the fourth time this year, according to STATS. Daniel Nava was dropped from second to fifth. Nava was in right field in place of Victorino for the second straight day. "With the change in lineup, I feel like we need to lengthen out the lineup behind David," Farrell said. "We havent really put together many big innings, and thats a credit to their pitching. We feel the more we can lengthen out and give ourselves chances up and down the lineup, thats where were at today." Bostons Nos. 7-9 hitters were 2 for 43 (.047) with two walks and three RBIs in the first four games. Allen Craig is part of a revised St. Louis Cardinals lineup for Game 5 of the World Series and playing first base for the first time in the post-season. Craig was inserted in place of Matt Adams and batting sixth in a straight switch against Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester about two hours before the first pitch Monday night. Craig hasnt played defensively since Sept. 4 when he sprained a ligament in his left foot. He scored the winning run in Game 3 on an obstruction call. Adidas Zx Flux Italia Independent Nike Air Max 90 Donna .S. Cellular Field on Saturday night, hell not only be returning to where his career began. BIRMINGHAM, England -- Former No. 1 Ana Ivanovic is seeking the coach who will help one of the most naturally talented players on the circuit return to the top. Ever since the six-foot-one Serb with the intimidating serve and lethal forehand won the French Open three years ago, she has underwhelmed on tour. It took Ivanovic until last year to win another title -- she picked up two -- but she has yet to get back even to the quarter-finals of another Grand Slam. She was ousted in the first round of the recent French Open. Her lack of confidence has at times been both painful and very public. She has watched the long sequence of success of compatriot and friend, Novak Djokovic, this year, and says she has often thought "could I borrow just a bit of your confidence?" Injuries have exacerbated her problems. Even this year, while withdrawing from events citing an abdominal strain, fatigue and a wrist injury, she has maintained a top-20 ranking. But the physical and psychological issues might be alleviated by the insight, structure, and organization provided by a top-class coach. Ivanovic travelled with only a sparring partner for most of this past year, having parted suddenly with coach Antonio van Grichen, and she thinks the ensuing instability in her regimen and in her mind has affected her results. "Its been a bit of a struggle and a little up and down -- and thats been happening for the last couple of years in my career," the 23-year-old said sadly. "I want something more stable. I want something more solid. I know its not easy to find a good coach, but its something I should consider again." Ivanovic did noticeably better at big tour stops in Indian Wells and Miami in March when she had access to Darren Cahills coaching through one of her sponsors, Adidas. Shee scored five wins, including one over Jelena Jankovic, a former world No. Scarpa Nike Air Max 90 Donna. 1, and held five match points against Kim Clijsters, the U.S. Open champ. "It made a difference getting proper interaction and guidance," said Ivanovic, who will not be able to receive regular coaching from the Australian because hes responsible for other players. So she is looking elsewhere. "I have names of people I would like to talk to, but thats hard to do during competition," Ivanovic said. "Still, Im thinking about it and talking to people about how to approach it." She has a clear idea of the sort of coach she wants. "First I have to find a good one," Ivanovic said, hinting that this was not easy. "Then, someone who will commit. And someone willing to travel. And someone with whom to get along, because you do spend a lot of time together. "For a coach to be able to help you, they need to get to know you well. They need to see whats happening -- that you are not in the mood to talk, or something like this. It is very hard to find the right person. "And that is something I am wary about. I dont want these ups and downs any more. I need to have more structure and more stability, and someone strong enough to go through with it. Not something which is going to be short-lived again." Shes not likely to line up someone before Wimbledon in two weeks. Meanwhile, her grass-court preparation will begin on Wednesday at the Aegon Classic against Anna Tatishvili from Georgia. On her first visit to Birmingham in seven years, shes seeded to reach the final. "Its my first priority to play well and focus on what I have to do to," Ivanovic emphasized. "If I am able to do that, all this becomes a little bit secondary."wholesale nfl jerseys cheap jerseys from china ' ' '



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