In his first game back since June 19, Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched a surprisingly decent an unagitating outing, as the Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of California of the United States of North America, 4-1.
The multi-million dollar man notched over six shutout innings, giving up only three hits. Unfortunately, he walked just as many batters, but the five strikeouts on 93 pitches were certainly a step in the right direction.
John Lackey kept the Red Sox well contained through his 7.2 innings on the hill, allowing eight hits.
The bunts came up big in the sixth, as Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury’s slaps gave the Red Sox their first two runs of the evening (with a little help from a costly John Lackey throwing error).
David Ortiz added some insurance, as he has a habit of doing, hitting his 24th homerun of the season, pushing him past Frank Thomas for the most homeruns as a DH with 270 (yet another meaningless record for the big man).
The award for the Golden Sake Bomb goes to none other than David Ortiz… because really, don’t we pay Dice-K enough as is?
Next Game: Wed 9/18 vs. LA Angels – Paul Byrd/ Joe Saunders
