Masterpiece Theater
Josh Beckett pitched one of the most dominating performances I have ever seen in Fenway Park with a 4-0, four-hit, complete game shutout in Game One of the ALDS. Beckett fanned eight and walked none, using 108 pitches to dispatch the Angels.
He gave a clinic for other Red Sox pitchers and fans. How did he do it?
The single most dominating game I've seen this year at Fenway was Buchholz's no-hitter, but Beckett reminded us of Jim Palmer with his ability to use both sides of the plate.
We can only hope that Daisuke Matsuzaka was taking notes.
He gave a clinic for other Red Sox pitchers and fans. How did he do it?
- First pitch strikes
- Overpowering heat (fastball regularly touching 96-98) with outstanding fastball command
- Use of secondary pitches to complement the fastball
The single most dominating game I've seen this year at Fenway was Buchholz's no-hitter, but Beckett reminded us of Jim Palmer with his ability to use both sides of the plate.
We can only hope that Daisuke Matsuzaka was taking notes.
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