these casual game threads seem to be working so lets keep it casual
Scouting Report:
Red Sox: Matsuzaka struggled again in his sixth start of the season, giving up five runs on 10 hits and a wild pitch in 5 2/3 inninngs, while striking out eight without issuing a walk as the Rangers beat the Red Sox, 6-3, on Sunday at Fenway Park. Matsuzaka posted season highs in innings, pitches (102), hits allowed and strikeouts, and he tied his season high in runs allowed. Boston is 1-5 in Matsuzaka's starts this season. He has not faced the Phillies in his career.Phillies: The rookie left-hander has impressed in his first two starts in the Major Leagues, taking the place of injured right-hander Brett Myers in the rotation. Bastardo is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA in his first two starts. He pitched mostly on adrenaline in his big league debut on June 2 against the Padres at PETCO Park. Bastardo mixed his pitches a little better on Sunday against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, where he allowed two runs in five-plus innings in a 7-2 victory. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is hoping Bastardo continues to throw more offspeed pitches to keep hitters honest. But so far, so good for Bastardo.
Scouting Report:
Red Sox: Matsuzaka struggled again in his sixth start of the season, giving up five runs on 10 hits and a wild pitch in 5 2/3 inninngs, while striking out eight without issuing a walk as the Rangers beat the Red Sox, 6-3, on Sunday at Fenway Park. Matsuzaka posted season highs in innings, pitches (102), hits allowed and strikeouts, and he tied his season high in runs allowed. Boston is 1-5 in Matsuzaka's starts this season. He has not faced the Phillies in his career.Phillies: The rookie left-hander has impressed in his first two starts in the Major Leagues, taking the place of injured right-hander Brett Myers in the rotation. Bastardo is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA in his first two starts. He pitched mostly on adrenaline in his big league debut on June 2 against the Padres at PETCO Park. Bastardo mixed his pitches a little better on Sunday against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, where he allowed two runs in five-plus innings in a 7-2 victory. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is hoping Bastardo continues to throw more offspeed pitches to keep hitters honest. But so far, so good for Bastardo.
