"Josh Beckett did not pitch in the All-Star Game last night after his left knee became sore while warming up. But he does not believe the condition is serious.

The Red Sox righthander was scheduled to start the second inning. But his knee, which he hyperextended during his last start, did not feel quite right as he threw in the bullpen.

Because Beckett had promised manager Terry Francona he would not take any chances, he stopped throwing with about 10 pitches remaining in his warmup."