It wasn't exactly hitter's weather in Kansas City yesterday (and I guess it wasn't pitcher's weather, either) but Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched pretty darn well in Boston's 4-1 victory against the Royals. In seven innings of work, he only issued one walk, he fanned 10 and gave up a scant six hits.No fewer than 19 photographers gathered behind home plate for Dice-K's warm-up pitches before the bottom half of the first inning, just part of a media contingent that numbered at least 200.Again, I approach this performance the way I did in regards to Dice-K's spring outings -- with cautious optimism. Sure, this was a stellar start in a media-swarmed event. And yes, Dice-K has proven his vast array of pitches is a hard thing to combat if you're at the plate against him. But it's early. Very, very early. And it was the freaking Royals, after all.
But hey, what do I know. Want to know something I do know, though? If you're in the Boston area, you can nab 18 bagels when you order a dozen at no extra charge, all thanks to Dice-K. Sa-weet!
Previously at FanHouse:
How Would You Like to Eat Some Dice-Kream?
Dice-K's Gyroball Is A Myth
Dice-K Impresses In Longest Outing Of Spring
