MLB Roundup: Red Sox rookie is masterful

 
Rookie Justin Masterson pitched 6-1/3 strong innings one day after Jon Lester's no-hitter against Kansas City and the Boston Red Sox silenced the Royals bats again in a 2-1 victory Tuesday night. [link]

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Hank Steinbrenner weighs in on Lester

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Papelbon Saves Win For Masterson

Last time Justin Masterson pitched for the Boston Red Sox, he was masterful on the mound but was denied the win by the bullpen. Tonight, Jonathan Papelbon made sure that Masterson would get his first MLB win after he helped escape a jam created by Hideki Okajima in the 8th and helped the Red Sox to a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. After the game, Masterson found out he was being ...
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Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 5/21

A month ago, the Boston Red Sox called upon Justin Masterson to make a spot-start. He threw the ball well in that outing but was denied the win by the bullpen. Last night, Masterson was called upon to do the same thing. This time the Red Sox bullpen made the score stand up as Masterson picked up his first career MLB win. For his efforts, he was rewarded with a trip to Pawtucket. He was ...
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Royals vs. Red Sox - Recap - May 20, 2008

Papelbon stymies Royals' late push as Red Sox win fifth straight BOSTON (AP) -- Rookie Justin Masterson pulled into town in time to watch Jon Lester 's no-hitter on his hotel television. Then he pitched the Boston Red Sox to another win over the ...
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Manny waiting on 500?

With a no-hitter by Jon Lester Monday night and an excellent pitching performance by Justin Masterson last night, the wait continues for Manny Ramirez' 500th home run. Stuck at 498, he had some interesting things to say on the topic to Maureen ...
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Prev. Gm: Kansas City Royals (21-23) @ Boston Red Sox (28-19) Gil Meche (3-5, 5.98) @ Justin Masterson (0-0, 1.50) 7:05 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Justin Masterson has a hell of a job ...
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Justin Masterson (pictured) faced the unenviable task of trying to follow up Jon Lester's no-hitter last night, but certainly did himself proud, as he pitched 6 1/3 innings of quality work, allowing just one run on three hits (all by Alex Gordon) as ...
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Justin Masterson had thoughts of matching Jon Lester with a no-hitter of his own, or even a perfect game, "but that was taken away in the first inning" when Alex Gordon doubled with two outs. Masterson allowed only three hits in 6.1 innings -- all of ...
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Rookie Justin Masterson pitched 6 1-3 strong innings one day after Jon Lester's no-hitter against Kansas City and the Boston Red Sox silenced the Royals bats again in a 2-1 victory Tuesday night.
Masterson is masterful in Red Sox win
BOSTON - Rookie Justin Masterson pitched 6 1-3 strong innings one day after Jon Lester's no-hitter against Kansas City and the Boston Red Sox silenced the Royals bats...
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Rookie Justin Masterson pitched 6 1-3 strong innings one day after Jon Lester's no-hitter against Kansas City and the Boston Red Sox silenced the Royals bats again in a 2-1 victory Tuesday night. The 23-year-old Masterson (1-0) allowed one run ...
Red Sox 2, Royals 1
BOSTON (AP) -- Rookie Justin Masterson pitched 6 1-3 strong innings one day after Jon Lester's no-hitter against Kansas City and the Boston Red Sox silenced the Royals bats again in a 2-1 victory Tuesday night. >
Masterson is masterful as Red Sox edge Royals 2-1
Rookie Justin Masterson pitched 6 1-3 strong innings one day after Jon Lester's no-hitter against Kansas City and the Boston Red Sox silenced the Royals bats again in a 2-1 victory Tuesday night.