The Red Sox will be without their closer for at least two more games.
Jonathan Papelbon, who has been on the bereavement/family medical emergency list since Monday, won't rejoin the club until Friday at the earliest, in Boston.
The Red Sox open a three-game interleague series with the Phillies Friday night at 7:05 p.m.
In his absence last night, Daniel Bard served as the team's closer and pitched the ninth for his second save this season.
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