Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka held the visiting Brewers to a pair of unearned runs pitching into the seventh inning in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday, upping his record to 7-0. He gave up seven hits over 6 2/3 innings and tied the Angels' Joe Saunders for the AL lead in wins, striking out six and walking two. "He got into a rhythm as the game progressed," Boston manager Terry Francona said. The Red Sox have won Matsuzaka's last 11 starts. (Updated 05/17/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Matsuzaka, known for his deliberate pace on the mound, didn't hesitate when asked whether he's becoming the ace of Boston's staff. "I want to keep winning," he said, smiling briefly to an interpretor. "But I think Boston's ace is Josh Beckett." Matsuzaka has struggled with walks this season, but he has only five in his last 13 2/3 innings. "I guess I've stopped thinking I'm a pitcher that can paint the corners," he said. "I'm throwing a little less there." Clearly, he deserves to start in all Fantasy leagues, especially with him putting aside his control issues. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Royals. (Updated 05/17/2008).
No information available at this time.
Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka held the visiting Brewers to a pair of unearned runs pitching into the seventh inning in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday, upping his record to 7-0. He gave up seven hits over 6 2/3 innings and tied the Angels' Joe Saunders for the AL lead in wins, striking out six and walking two. "He got into a rhythm as the game progressed," Boston manager Terry Francona said. The Red Sox have won Matsuzaka's last 11 starts. (Updated 05/17/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Matsuzaka, known for his deliberate pace on the mound, didn't hesitate when asked whether he's becoming the ace of Boston's staff. "I want to keep winning," he said, smiling briefly to an interpretor. "But I think Boston's ace is Josh Beckett." Matsuzaka has struggled with walks this season, but he has only five in his last 13 2/3 innings. "I guess I've stopped thinking I'm a pitcher that can paint the corners," he said. "I'm throwing a little less there." Clearly, he deserves to start in all Fantasy leagues, especially with him putting aside his control issues. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Royals. (Updated 05/17/2008).
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