Photo: espn.com Matsuazaka was definitely more "on the ball" in last night's game than he was in Tokyo. During his 6 2/3 innings on the mound he allowed only 2 hits and struck out 9 A's. Okajima came in for a shutout inning, followed by Papelbon, who recorded his second save this season. What would we do without him?
Fan favorite Jacoby Ellsbury got the ball rolling for the Sox when he singled to right to tie up the game, 1-1. Then the captain himself, Jason Varitek, secured the Sox's lead with an RBI double in the sixth (although there was dispute over whether it was a two-run homer).
RedSox.com reported that Matsuzaka made an effort to retrieve the ball after the final out, as it was his first win since his son was born (awwwwww).
Last night's game was also a biggie for Kevin Youkilis, who tied Steve Garvey's Major League record of playing 193 consecutive games at first base with no errors. Way to go, Youk!
FINAL SCORE: RED SOX 2, A's 1
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