Mariners vs Red Sox (4/10-4/12)

Game 1: The Red Sox offense finally woke up with a little help from Jeff Weaver who had a surprising run in the 2006 playoffs. The team tagged Weaver, chased him from the game early, and continued to add runs against the Seattle bullpen. JD Drew continued to impress Red Sox fans as he hit a homer in his Fenway debut and Jason Varitek gave the Fenway Faithful some hope that he might actually produce this season (but I wouldn't hold your breath). The team, as a unit, scored 14 runs on the afternoon.

Although it was not needed, Josh Beckett pitched one of his best games as a member of the Red Sox. Beckett went 7 innings (using only 84 pitches) allowing 2 hits, 1 earned run, and striking out 8. Okajima pitched well in relief and Mike Timlin made his not-so-glorious return. Timlin allowed 2 runs in the final frame and the Red Sox won by the score of 14-3.

Game Notes: Brendan Donnelly was ejected from the game. Donnelly struck out Jose Guillen and the two exchanged words as Guillen headed back to the dugout. Donnelly beaned the following Mariner and was tossed from the game. It appeared that Donnelly was not intending to hit the batter, but the umpire apparently deemed it necessary to keep the two teams from getting out of hand.

Game 2: Daisuke Matsuzaka made his Fenway debut and pitched very well. He held Ichiro hitless and only allowed 3 runs over 7 innings. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, Felix Hernandez showed the world what kind of pitcher he can be. Hernandez took a no-hitter into the 8th inning, but JD Drew broke it up. Drew's hit would be the only one for the Red Sox on the night.

The loss drops the Red Sox to 4-4.

Game 3: Tim Wakefield was slated to take on Jarrod Washburn but the game was postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up on May 3rd.

On Deck: The Red Sox will start a series with the Anaheim Angels on Friday night. John Lackey will face Tim Wakefield in the series opener.