Damon expected back for rubber match

After fouling a ball off his right knee in the first inning of Friday’s game, Johnny Damon said he expects to be back for tonight’s finale.

Damon has always been known as someone who plays through the pain. I believe him when he says he’ll be back.

Damon’s presence was missed in yesterday’s blowout loss. Despite only 13 hits in 55 at bats this season against the Red Sox, he’s slugged six homers and scored 11 times.