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Daisuke Matsuzaka

Starting Pitcher for Boston Red Sox

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Red Sox | Matsuzaka would have closed Game 7
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:32:05 -0700

The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka told Japanese reporters that he was going to be the closer if the team took the lead in Game 7 of the ALCS.

Red Sox | Team will let Matsuzaka pitch in WBC
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:57:58 -0700

Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will pitch in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, according to The Boston Herald. Manager Terry Francona knows of no way to get around Matsuzaka not pitching but he is concerned about the team going so late in the season and Matsuzaka getting an early start.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka could have closed Game 7
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:40:08 -0700

Steve Silva, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka said that he had been told to prepare to possibly close Game 7 of the ALCS Sunday, Oct. 19, according to Sankei Sports Today. Apparently CL Jonathan Papelbon (arm) was sore from pitching in Games 5 and 6.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka finally allows home run
Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:21:51 -0700

The Quincy Patriot-Ledger reports Tampa Bay Rays OF B.J. Upton's first-inning home run on Thursday, Oct. 16, was the first allowed by Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka in 25 1/3 postseason innings.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka stellar in Game 1 of ALCS
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:35:13 -0700

Fred Goodall, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in Game 1 of the ALCS Friday, Oct. 10, on his way to the win. He remains unbeaten on the road this season. Matsuzaka struck out nine batters in the game.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka good at Tropicana
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:57:30 -0700

RedSox.MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka is 1-2 with a 3.41 ERA in five career starts at Tropicana Field. He went 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA and struck out 17 in 15 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays this season.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka undefeated on the road in 2008
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:51:04 -0700

The Sports Network reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka went 9-0 with a 2.37 ERA on the road this season.

Red Sox | ALCS rotation named
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:06:47 -0700

The Boston Globe's David Lefort reports Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona announced his ALCS starting rotation. SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will start Game 1, and SPs Josh Beckett, Jon Lester and Tim Wakefield will start Games 2, 3 and 4.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka could start Game 1 of ALCS
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:42:09 -0700

Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka could receive the start in Game 1 of the ALCS on six days of rest.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka struggles against Angels
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:25:20 -0700

The Quincy Patriot-Ledger reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka has a 10.80 ERA against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim this season, with five innings pitched, 10 hits and six runs surrendered.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka to start Game 2
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:09:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will start Game 2 of the ALDS.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka finishes with highest two-season strikeout total since 1971
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:46:00 -0700

The Providence Journal reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka's five strikeouts Sunday, Sept. 28, brought his two-season total with Boston to 355, the most ever in Red Sox history and the most by an American League pitcher in his first two seasons since Bert Blyleven struck out 359 for the Minnesota Twins (1970-1971).

Red Sox | Matsuzaka to start Saturday
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:49:40 -0700

Confirming previous reports, Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (18-2, 2.80 ERA) will start Saturday, Sept. 27, against the New York Yankees, according to The Associated Press.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka scratched from start
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:25:55 -0700

Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka was scratched from his start Friday, Sept. 26, because of inclement weather. He is likely to start Saturday, Sept. 27.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka good at home
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:57:29 -0700

David Singh, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka is 9-2 with a 3.18 ERA at home this season.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka to start Friday
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:11:59 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (18-2, 2.80 ERA) will start Friday, Sept. 26, against the New York Yankees.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka earns win Sunday
Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:22:26 -0700

Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka hurled seven shutout innings Sunday, Sept. 21, against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to The Associated Press. He allowed two hits, walked two and struck out six, improving to 18-2 on the season. Matsuzaka is 9-0 with a 2.31 ERA in 13 road starts this year.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka wins 17th game Monday
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:22:44 -0700

Fred Goodall, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka won his 17th game of the season Monday, Sept. 15, becoming the first Japanese-born pitcher to win 17 games in a season. Matsuzaka has won six straight decisions since July 28.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka to start Monday
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:48:56 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (16-2, 2.97 ERA) will start Monday, Sept. 15, against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka denied 17th win
Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:25:57 -0700

Jimmy Golen, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka gave up three runs and eight hits while walking four in five innings Tuesday, Sept. 9. He needed 102 pitches to get through five innings.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka dominant of late
Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:16:07 -0700

Bill Chastain, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka is 5-0 with a 2.54 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 25 innings pitched in his last seven starts.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka to start Tuesday
Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:47:43 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (16-2, 2.88 ERA) will start Tuesday, Sept. 9, against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka receives start Wednesday
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:21:34 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (16-2, 2.82 ERA) received the start Wednesday, Sept. 3, against the Baltimore Orioles.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka has success against O's
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:54:44 -0700

RedSox.MLB.com's Mark Remme reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka is 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 11 innings.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka efficient Friday
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:05:46 -0700

Howard Ulman, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka struck out seven and walked two while throwing 104 pitches Friday, Aug. 29. His 16 wins ties a single-season record for most wins by a native of Japan.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka thriving in August
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:48:33 -0700

Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka is 4-0 with a 2.81 ERA in five starts in the month of August. At home this year he is 8-2 with a 3.28 ERA in 12 starts.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka to start Friday
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:21:00 -0700

Jeff Goldberg, of the Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will start Friday, Aug. 29.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka wins 15th
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:39:29 -0700

The Associated Press' David Ginsburg reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka won his 15th game of the year Tuesday night, Aug. 19. He allowed two earned runs on six hits and five walks in five innings while fanning six. He has won four straight starts. The victory also put him in exclusive company for Japanese-born pitchers, as he set a record in that category for most wins in his first two big league seasons with 30.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka to start Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:46:22 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (14-2, 2.74 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 19, against the Baltimore Orioles.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka wins 14th Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:25:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka won his 14th game of the season Thursday, Aug. 14, after pitching scoreless ball against the Texas Rangers for seven innings. He gave up six hits, walked five and fanned five, while lowering his ERA to 2.74. Still, he was somewhat unhappy with his performance afterwards. "I felt like I was struggling to get into a good groove all game," said Matsuzaka via an interpreter.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka having solid year
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:06:31 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka is 5-1 with a 2.17 ERA in his last eight starts and is 7-2 with a 3.65 ERA in 11 starts at home. On the road he is 6-0 with a 2.04 ERA this season. Opponents are hitting just .206 off of him and are batting .196 against him with runners in scoring position. Matsuzaka is 2-0 against the Texas Rangers over the past two seasons with a 6.97 ERA in two starts.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka to start Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:32:26 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (13-2, 2.90 ERA) will start Thursday, Aug. 14, against the Texas Rangers.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka records win Saturday
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:36:39 -0700

Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed one run on four hits over eight innings Saturday, Aug. 9, against the Chicago White Sox, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out four, improving to 13-2 on the season.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka earns victory Sunday
Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:16:54 -0700

Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two runs on four hits over six innings Sunday, Aug. 3, against the Oakland Athletics, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out eight, improving to 12-2 on the season.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka good at home
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:00:01 -0700

Amanda Comak, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka is 6-1 with a 3.02 ERA in nine starts at home this year and is holding opponents to a .202 average. He has given up two earned runs or fewer in each of his past five starts.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka to start Monday
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:04:57 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (11-1, 2.63 ERA) will start Monday, July 28, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka turns in another strong outing
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:36:37 -0700

The Hartford Courant's Jeff Goldberg reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two runs, five hits, walked three and struck out six in 7 1/3 innings on Tuesday, July 22, in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. He extended his scoreless innings streak to 24 before allowing two runs and three hits in the eighth inning. Matsuzaka has allowed just three runs over 30 2/3 innings in his past five starts.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka to start Tuesday
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:44:50 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (10-1, 2.65 ERA) will start Tuesday, July 22, against the Seattle Mariners.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka reaches double-digit wins
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:00:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka recorded his 10th win of the season Sunday, July 13. He pitched scoreless ball for six innings, allowing four hits and five walks while fanning seven. He has allowed just one run in his last 23 1/3 innings.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka has good start
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:16:22 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed no runs on six hits, three walks and struck out five in 7 1/3 innings in a no-decision Monday, July 7.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka to start Monday
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:24:19 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (9-1, 3.12 ERA) will start Monday, July 7, against the Minnesota Twins.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka allows one run Wednesday
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:59:00 -0700

Fred Goodall, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) allowed one run and two hits in five innings pitched Wednesday, July 2, in his third start since coming off the disabled list.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka struggles against TB
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:01:44 -0700

ESPNews reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka was 1-3 with a 4.09 ERA against the Tampa Bay Rays last season.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka to start Wednesday
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:19:11 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (9-1, 3.21 ERA) will start Wednesday, July 2, against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Red Sox | Dice-K solid Friday
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:42:51 -0700

Chris Duncan, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka limited the Houston Astros to two hits in five scoreless innings Friday, June 27.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka to start Friday
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:30:15 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (8-1, 3.46 ERA) will start Friday, June 27, against the Houston Astros.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka throws bullpen session Monday
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:31:17 -0700

Michael Silverman, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka threw a harder than normal bullpen session of around 85 pitches Monday, June 23.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka pounded Saturday
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:19:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed seven runs on six hits in one inning Saturday, June 21, to suffer his first loss of the season. He struck out one batter and walked three batters in the game. It was the shortest outing in his major league career.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka activated from DL
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:03:24 -0700

Jeff Goldberg, of the Hartford Courant, reports the Boston Red Sox have activated SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list.

Red Sox | Matsuzaka expected to start Saturday
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:10:31 -0700

Jeff Goldberg, of The Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) is expected to start Saturday, June 21, against the St. Louis Cardinals.