The Phillies almost became a part of history Saturday night… on the losing side. Daisuke Matsuzaka lost a no-hitter bid in the eighth inning but the Red Sox went on to win 5-0 in Philadelphia.
Juan Castro roped a bloop single over the head of Marco Scutaro with two outs in the eighth inning to break up Matsuzaka’s no-no. Daniel Bard pitched a perfect ninth to finish off the Phillies, who were shut out for the second time this season.
Matsuzaka lasted eight innings, allowing a hit and four walks while striking out five. The Phillies were hitting the ball well, just right to the fielders for the Sox. Kyle Kendrick didn’t have a good inning as he only lasted 4 2/3 innings, surrendering all five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two. The bull pen pitched a scoreless 4 1/3 innings.
Adrian Beltre went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two RBIs. Jacoby Ellsbury and J.D. Drew also added two hits apiece.
WP: Matsuzaka (3-1). LP: Kendrick (2-2).
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