So with the opening leg of the Mayors Cup against the Twins, Grapefruit league play is officially underway. The Sox took a tight one, 2-1, on the strength of a couple of Dustin Pedroia hits and a go-ahead single in the 8th by catching prospect Mark Wagner. The pitching was solid. Beckett started things, tossing 27 pitches, 19 for strikes while giving up one run. Paps had a 1-2-3 frame while Okajima worked his way around a hit and a walk to blank a square. Bard and Ramon Ramirez also tossed an inning of shut out ball. It is very early but its still good to see solid outings from the late guys.
Of note newcomer Marco Scutaro was great at shortstop making a few stellar plays.
Sox and Twins now head across town to battle it out again on Friday. This time with the Twins getting last swings. Jon Lester and Tim Wakefield are slated to appear. Also expected is the debut of outfielder Mike Cameron. Opening pitch 1:05 eastern.
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