Dice-K Struggles in the First

As I posted earlier, Dice-K needs to pitch well in the first and the Sox need to win the inning to win the game. Mark Ellis hit a 1 out home run to put the A’s on top 1-0. Dice-K walked the next batter, beaned Jack Cust, and threw a wild pitch allowing both runners to advance, followed by another walk to load the bases. Matsusaka made a nice play in the field when Crosby hit a weak grounder on the third base side getting the runner at first but allowing another run to score. He did get a stikeout to end the inning. Pedroia led off for the Sox with a single and advanced to second on a fielder’s choice before Ortiz popped up and Manny fouled out. Manny just missed hitting a home run in the top of the first. (foul ball)