Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz was out of the lineup Wednesday for the second consecutive day with a stiff lower back. He is hoping to return to the lineup within the next few days. "He's sore, but better," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. "He really wanted to play today, but he woke up this morning and he was pretty sore. He is moving around a lot better." This is the first time Ortiz has dealt with a back issue such as this. "No. I never have, thank God," he said. "It's a spasm you get out of nowhere. I was feeling OK [Tuesday] and I came in and did my workout, but once I cooled off it hit me again. I told [Francona] about it right before the game."