Paul Byrd : September 2nd, 2008, 2:00 am est
News: Paul Byrd pitched seven efficient innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the struggling Baltimore Orioles 7-4 on Monday night. Byrd (10-11), making his fourth start for Boston since being acquired for a player to be named or cash from Cleveland on Aug. 12, gave up four runs and seven hits. Three of those hits were homers by Adam Jones, Juan Castro and Kevin Millar. Byrd walked one and struck out four.
Analysis: Byrd has won his third straight start and has not allowed more than four runs in any start since joining Boston. He has allowed seven homers since arriving, but mostly solo shots. Pitching for a loaded offense like the Red Sox's, he should win a decent number of games. Consider Byrd a decent low-end Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Sunday against the Rangers



