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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Matt Clement knows he's fortunate.

The Boston pitcher was released from a hospital Wednesday, less than 24 hours after being hit in the side of the head by a line drive that knocked him off his feet. He rejoined his teammates in time to enjoy the end of a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

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Matt Clement is apparently determined to make his next start despite Tuesday's scary line drive to the head.

"I'm thankful, I guess, for the way it happened if it had to happen," said Clement, who was carted from the field after Carl Crawford's liner struck him in the right side of the head, just above the ear.