The Return of Daisuke

Daisuke Matsuzaka was last seen in June at only 1-5 and struggling to do anything on the mound. Before this, he played in the World Baseball Classic in March helping Japan Win the tournament. When he came back to the Sox, he would be placed on the DL twice and wouldn't be able to make a quality start. John Smoltz would replace him but he seemed just as bad. He would be released later in the season.

Daisuke would make his return yesterday with the Red Sox Nation hoping for a quality start. He did quite well. He pitched 6 innings with 5 k's, no runs allowed and getting the Win. He did this all against the LA Angels who are the best in the AL west. If the Red Sox do get in the playoffs, it is likely that they will play the Angels in the first round. Daisuke might be the starter to go to in one of the games. If Daisuke can get back to the way he was last year, the Red Sox might have a good chance in the playoffs with him, Lester and Beckett.