by mike edelman | Mar 6, 2007 | Alex Cora, Bryan Corey, Dustin Pedroia, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Spring Training
The Red Sox Spring Training schedule began yesterday at 10:00 when Jon Lester played in the B-game. He pitched one perfect inning, needing only 8 pitches. Lester was even able to get his fastball up to 90 mph. An amazing feet considering the challenges Lester faced...
by mike edelman | Mar 4, 2007 | Curt Schilling, Spring Training
Schilling looked impressive on 3 days rest. He pitched 3 more scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and a walk while striking out 1. Then he came out for the 4th inning and was taken out after allowing a home run to the second hitter. It’s the only run he’s...
by mike edelman | Mar 3, 2007 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Spring Training
Matsuzaka threw well last night with 19 strikes in 25 pitches. He actually gave up a double on the very first pitch. He then induced a dribbler out in front of the plate and struck out the next two batters, stranding the runner on third. The next inning he retired the...
by mike edelman | Mar 1, 2007 | Adam Bernero, Josh Beckett, Spring Training
Josh Beckett got the start today against Northeastern. Not exactly a fair match up (Beckett struck out 5 in 2 innings) but it’s good to see that Beckett was throwing strikes. Beckett reportedly was working on his curveball, an issue last year. He threw 21...