Pedro Martinez is pitching a great game against the Yankees. No runs through four innings, and he’s struck out 7. He’s held the Yankees 0 for 4 when batting with runners in scoring position. However, the Yankees have worked Pedro hard. He’s thrown 69 pitches through the first four innings (60 through the first three). At this rate, the Yankees could get three innings to face the Red Sox bullpen, and the Sox are only up 1-0. Pedro’s great, but if he’s only great for six innings, you need a good pen to back him up.
Update: Pedro allowed a run in the sixth. He’s now up to 102 pitches. We’ll see if he will come out for the 7th. Meanwhile, Mussina allowed 2 hits in the first (one a misplay by Pride), and that’s it. A great duel.
Update: Pedro does come out for the 7th. Must be an important game. 🙂