Pennant race or not, David Ortiz needed a break. The Red Sox designated hitter was held out of last night?s starting lineup for the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels with his left shoulder getting to the point where some time off became a priority. ?I stayed here (at Angel Stadium Tuesday) night and talked to him for a little while,? manager Terry Francona. ?And with the day off (today) . . . we?ll see Friday. I just think (resting him) makes a lot of sense.? Ortiz was checked out by Angels team physician Dr. Craig Millhouse before the game. ?His shoulder was sore during BP (Tuesday) night,? Francona said. ?It wasn?t when he was swinging so much as when he missed.?