BOSTON -- Another strong showing from Jon Lester and a few timely two-out hits led the Boston Red Sox to a much-needed win. Lester worked into the eighth inning and David Ortiz hit a two-run homer as Boston pulled out a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night. Brock Holt hit a two-out, two-run double and Daniel Nava had three hits as the Red Sox won for just the third time in their last 10 games, a dismal stretch that began with a three-game sweep by the Indians last week. "At this point it doesnt matter how many outs there are," Boston manager John Farrell said. "RBIs, runs scored, whether its no outs, two outs, it was just good to get a little breathing room tonight." Lester appreciated it, too. Coming off his shortest start of the season, Lester (7-7) allowed two runs -- one earned -- on eight hits and a walk with four strikeouts in 7 2-3 innings. "Long at-bats, grinding out (Josh) Tomlin all night. David, obviously there in the fourth, big swing puts us up three," said Lester, who won for the third time in four starts. "Unfortunately I go out there and give two right back. But the guys did a good job continuing to battle and put up some runs for me." Koji Uehara pitched a perfect ninth for his 14th save. Jason Kipnis had a two-run single for Cleveland, which has lost three straight games after winning nine of its previous 10. Lester faced one batter over the minimum through four innings and allowed just three singles through five, but let Michael Bourn reach safely to start the sixth when he dropped Mike Napolis throw to first. After a double by Michael Brantley, Kipnis cut the deficit to 3-2 with a sharp single that scooted underneath second baseman Dustin Pedroia. But Boston answered in the bottom half, getting the key hits it has lacked so far this season. Tomlin recorded the first two outs before surrendering a triple to Jonathan Herrera. After reliever Nick Hagadone walked Jackie Bradley Jr., Holt delivered a double to left, scoring both runners and restoring the three-run cushion. "Were hitting the ball hard. We were able to get some two-out hits today," said Holt, who has a hit in 11 of his last 12 games. Bradley Jr. then helped protect the lead in the top of the seventh with a spectacular inning-ending double play, making a leaping catch in front of the Green Monster before firing to first in time to double-up Mike Aviles. "Unbelievable play," Lester said. "I dont know if you can throw the ball further in that outfield. That was huge for me." Boston took the lead in the second on Grady Sizemores RBI double and Ortiz made it 3-0 in the fifth with his 15th homer of the year, a shot to straightaway centre off Tomlin. "Early on it was much of the same," Farrell said of stranding baserunners. "We get into a bases-loaded, nobody out situation (in the second) and hit into some tough luck. "David breaks through for us, as weve witnessed many times. Tomlin (4-3) allowed four runs -- three earned -- on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings, striking out three and walking two. "One of those games I tried to battle through," Tomlin said. "Made a bad pitch to Ortiz. He made me pay for it. Changed the course of the game after that." NOTES: A moment of silence was held before the game for former Red Sox manager Don Zimmer, who died June 4. ... Cleveland 3B Lonnie Chisenhall, a left-handed batter, was not in the lineup despite hitting .393 with seven homers and 32 RBIs in 53 games this season. ... Boston RHP Clay Buchholz, on the 15-day DL due to a hyperextended right knee, is slated to throw five innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday. ... Boston 3B Will Middlebrooks, on the DL with a fractured right index finger, also is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Pawtucket on Friday. ... Lester threw eight pitches in the first inning, all for strikes. 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On Wednesday night, they showed that stellar defence and a little small ball can get the job done too. With pinch-runner Kevin Pillar aboard after Dioner Navarro opened the bottom of the ninth with a single, Anthony Gose dropped down an excellent bunt along the first-base line.Could we see a British or Irish winner at the PGA Championship? We look at the challengers. Rory McIlroyRory McIlroys record in the PGA Championship is exemplary. Even in 2013, a miserable campaign by his own high standards, McIlroy finished eighth having challenged for the title on the final day at Oak Hill. Ways to watch How to watch the 98th PGA Championship Either side of 2013 he produced a runaway win at Kiawah Island and a hard-fought follow-up at Valhalla, while way back in 2009 he was third behind the battle between YE Yang and Tiger Woods. Often considered the fairest, most straightforward of the four majors, the PGA Championship allows McIlroy to use his key weapons and when hes able to do so, theres still a strong feeling that hes the best player in the sport.And so to Baltusrol, where heavy rain in the run-up to tee-off should make his driving a massive advantage. Fifth place at Troon was impressive enough against a draw bias, which suggests Rory is primed for his fifth major championship and he certainly looks the pick of the British and Irish challengers. McIlroy has posted inside the top-five in four of his past five starts Justin RoseNo Englishman has ever won the PGA Championship - at least not since it reverted to a stroke play tournament in 1958. Its a remarkable fact, but not one which should put you off 2013 US Open champion Justin Rose.The 35-year-old warmed up for Baltusrol with 22nd place in The Open, when finally able to declare himself fit following a back injury which had interrupted his preparations, and with two top-five finishes in the last four renewals of this event, Rose should be confident of a big week. Rose has yet to reach the winners circle this year The world No 11 has thrived on similar, old-fashioned courses in this part of the US and his tee-to-green supremacy will be a massive asset. Expect a sustained challenge.Danny WillettWhile Rose appears to be peaking just in time, Danny Willetts form has taken a dip since he won the Masters back in the spring.Hes still found it within himself to lead the Irish Open at the halfway stage and finish third in the BMW PGA Championship, but 37th at Oakmont and 53rd at Royal Troon are two major performances which fall below the standards hes set over the last 18 months. Sky Bets USPGA Odds Get SEVEN PLACES each-way on the outright market! Concerns around putting and learning to deal with the expectation which now follows him around remain and Willett, who has also become a father for the first time, remains one to swerve.Lee WestwoodLee Westwoods PGA Championship record isnt particularly strong, but he was 17th at Baltusrol in 2005 and that experience may count for plenty as others see the course for the first time.Plus, since finishing second in the Masters hes embarked on a remarkable run of consistency, just like the Westwood of old, which includes 32nd in the US Open and 22nd in The Open. Westwood came close at both the Masters and the US Open As such it seems logical to expect a strong week at a ball-strikers golf course even if winning may again prove beyond him.Shane LowryPerhaps we shouldnt be surprised that Shane Lowry has struggled since missing out on the US Open. Holding a clear lead with 18 holes remaining, Lowry was ultimately well beaten behind Dustin Johnson and is the type of character to be quite hard on himself as he strives to win at the highest level. Still, hell recover eventually and perhaps a return to the US and a tough, long course, one not dissimilar to Oakmont, will help. Lowry must bounce back from a missed cut at The Open but loves playing difficult tracks like this one and cant be ruled out.Andy SullivanWith six top-25 finishes in succession, Andy Sullivan is enjoying a fine summer which includes 23rd at the US Open and 12th at Troon.Now inside the Ryder Cup team as things stand, just a few more solid performances will seal his debut at Hazeltine in September and you can be sure Sullivan will be fully focused on whats been a long-term goal. Sullivan was a three-time winner on the European Tour last year As for how his skills match up to Baltusrol, Sullivans controlled fade off the tee helps him find plenty of fairways and thats a key asset with juicy, wet rough guarding the fairways.dddddddddddd He missed the cut last year but has come a long way since then.Paul CaseyIts been a tough summer for Paul Casey, who has missed the cut in three of his last four events, the exception being the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, which did not have a cut.Coupled with the fact that hes never managed a top-10 finish in the PGA Championship and was 59th at Baltusrol in 2005, its easy to overlook a player who is searching for the form which helped him to fifth at the Tour Championship last season.Russell KnoxThe lone Scottish challenge comes from Russell Knox, who has bagged top-30 finishes at both the US Open and The Open.A resident of Jacksonville, Florida, Knox should be at home in these stateside majors but his PGA Championship record shows two missed cuts from as many attempts.Still, its hard to ignore the fact that hes a different player now, with a win in the locker just one step down from the highest level, and if he finds fairways and putts well, theres no obvious reason he cant contend.Andrew JohnstonOne of the stories of the summer, Andrew Beef Johnston is surely the value in Sky Bets top GB and Ireland market at 40/1, even if Justin Rose is the man most likely to throw down a sustained bid for the title. Andrew Beef Johnston talked about the high of walking up to the 18th hole at The Open Johnston has relished being thrust into the limelight thanks to a combination of a breakthrough win and his likeable persona, and the supposed distractions of the media dont appear to be preventing him from playing good golf.A top-10 finish at The Open earned him a place in this field and hes sure to welcome the opportunity, with his fairways-and-greens game seemingly well-suited to Baltusrol.What we shouldnt forget as Beef gains more attention is the reason hes here in the first place: hes a seriously talented player. Sky Bets USPGA Odds Seven places each-way plus many more markets here! Best of the restTyrrell Hatton is in fine form but it should be noted that so far hes looked an outstanding links player, so top-five finishes at Castle Stuart and Troon may not be all that relevant here. Hatton posted his career-best major performance at Troon Similar comments could apply to links-loving Chris Wood but his fitness is more of a concern, while Matt Fitzpatricks form has nosedived since his victory in Sweden. Graeme McDowell hasnt fired on all cylinders for some time but cant be underestimated as a major winner and the same applies to Padraig Harrington, the 2008 PGA champion whose form of late has offered some promise. Luke Donald may not be far from a return to form but needs to show more if hes to be considered a major player again and the same goes for Ross Fisher, although his performance at Bethpage in 2009 and superb driving makes him more interesting tha