Francona gives Daisuke game 1 start

(NECN: Boston, Mass.) – Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona says it will be Daisuke Matsuzaka starting game one of the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Friday night. Matsuzaka, who hasn’t lost on the road all season, will be followed by Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, and Tim Wakefield. “ Rest at this time of year is huge and we’ll take advantage of it while trying not to give too much,” Francona said. “And the guys that pitch 1, 2, and 3 are lined up for 5, 6, and 7. read more

NECN | October 8, 2008

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