Daisuke Matsuzaka only allowed one earned run on two hits over five innings in a tough 7-6 loss to the upstart Rays, with five walks and five strikeouts. Boston led 2-1 when he exited the game, but ultimately ended his night with a no decision.Other than the five walks, he pitched great. He remains 9-1 for the season, and trimmed his ERA to 3.12, while only allowing one earned run over his last two starts.
Daisuke Matsuzaka hurled five scoreless innings, with only two hits allowed, in Friday's 6-1 win over the Astros, with three walks and four strikeouts.Dice-K improves to 9-1 and lowered his ERA to 3.21. He was rocked for seven earned runs in his last start fresh off the DL, but he is now back in solid form, evidenced by tonight's performance.
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Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will begin a program to strengthen his sore right shoulder and hopes to be activated from the 15-day disabled list on June 12, the first day he is eligible to return. "Just to have the exams done and to know for sure that everything's fine is really good," Matsuzaka said through a translator Saturday, before the Red Sox played the Orioles. "I believe I'll be ready."Matsuzaka was placed on the DL on Friday after an MRI exam in Boston revealed a mild strain of his right rotator cuff. The move was retroactive to Wednesday. "Even though I might feel OK, the club has told me to take this time to rest up and get healed well. Although I appreciate the rest and protection I'm getting, I do feel bad that I'm the only one getting rest at this time," Matsuzaka said.
Daisuke Matsuzaka was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday by the Boston Red Sox, who opted to take a cautious approach after an MRI exam revealed a mild strain of his right rotator cuff. Matsuzaka was examined in Boston by Dr. Thomas Gill. It is the first trip to the disabled list by Matsuzaka, who joined the Red Sox last season after pitching in Japan. "The real good news is there were no structural changes," Boston manager Terry Francona said. "The best way we can see to attack this, we'll DL him, take the time down and get him ready to pitch the rest of the season. That's kind of where we are." The move was retroactive to Wednesday.
Shoulder strain sends Matsuzaka to DL
Shoulder strain send Matsuzaka to DL
Dice-K likely to miss next start
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