Masterson shackles Royals for first win
Comment: Will Masterson stay up in the majors this time?
Video of Masterson's press conference
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Beavercreek High School grad Justin Masterson, in his second major-league start, picked up his first win Tuesday night, May 20, by holding the Kansas City Royals to one run over 6 1/3 innings.
Masterson yielded three hits, walked three and struck out five in Boston's 2-1 victory at Fenway Park. A crowd of 37,486 gave the 6-foot-6 right-hander a standing ovation as he walked from the mound after handing the ball to manager Terry Francona.
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There's an opening in the Boston rotation with Clay Buchholz on the disabled list, but Masterson, 23, is expected to be returned to the minors, making room for veteran Bartolo Colon.
In two spot starts for the Sox, Masterson is 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA and nine strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings. In eight starts at Class AA Portland (Eastern League), he is 1-3 with a 4.23 ERA.
Comments
By Kelsey Van Oss
May 21, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
Justin has done an excellent job. As a family friend I know that he has woked very hard for this and his parents and family are so proud of him. He should be allowed to stay in the majors as long ans he continues to get the job done. Way to go Justin!
By Skyler Van Oss
May 21, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this
Justin has been a consistent pitcher in his two starts. He deserves to be in AAA ball and even to pitch in the Red Sox rotation. His mother and father along with all of the rest of his family should be very proud.
By Anne
May 21, 2008 8:00 PM | Link to this
Justin did an excellent job in both his starts. He was promoted to AAA after the game. The guy has talent and determination. I hear Justin’s family is very proud.
By Jim Bunting
May 21, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
You obviously don’t know much about baseball. The odds of him staying up are slim and none. Just look at his AA record, inconsistent. If he shows improvement he will likely be moved to AAA before mid July. His pitching in the bigs is mear seasoning and incentive, he’s nowhere near ready. Believe me Boston knows what their doing and you don’t. Just look at how Cincinnati is ruining Homer Bailey. They brought him up too soon, stayed too long and now they have a fat headed minor league player.
By Michael
May 21, 2008 6:37 AM | Link to this
I hope the Red Sox find a way to keep Justin around. He has now shown twice he can do the job and deserves to stay in the big leagues. It just sounds like they don’t have roster moves to allow that right now. Justin’s family should be proud.