Opening Day 2010 for the Boston Red Sox is upon us finally after just over a month of spring training games.
I’ve had the pleasure of attending Opening Day in 2007 and there’s no experience like it. And to make matters even better, the Red Sox will be opening up with the defending World Series Champions, the New York Yankees.
The Red Sox finished their 2010 spring campaign in Washington, D.C. with a 6-1 win over the Washington Nationals.
Tim Wakefield had his final tuneup and allowed no runs over four innings. He gave up three hits and struck out 2.
Daisuke Matsuzaka continues to rehab from his earlier spring training injuries and allowed a run on two hits and three walks with a strikeout in four innings. Joe Nelson struck out one and allowed a hit and a walk.
Kevin Youkilis and J.D. Drew hit home runs with Youk’s being of the two-run variety. Bill Hall added a hit and two RBIs while Jason Varitek added a hit and an RBI.
We’ll be back later on with lineups and other notes before the game tonight.
Keep reading for today’s Red Sox links.
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They’ll work from stretch [Boston Globe]
Rivalry renewed again — but is it just getting old? [Boston Globe]
‘Next year’ starts tonight [Boston Globe]
Beloved bashers take a defensive stance [Boston Globe]
To fill his appetite, Big Papi must really dig in [Boston Herald]
First-pitch fever a ‘new’ affliction [Boston Herald]
Unrivaled anticipation [Boston Herald]
Exhibition season comes to injury-free end in D.C. [Boston Herald]
J.D. Drew, David Ortiz split forces foe’s hand [Boston Herald]
Last roundup for these Sox? [Boston Herald]
Newbies feel the buzz [Boston Herald]
Not bad, for Openers [Boston Herald]
Scotts to ‘go yard’ at Fenway [Boston Herald]
All eyes on the wise guys [Boston Herald]
It’s not Opening Day at Fenway without bunting [Boston Herald]
The Globe’s 2010 season preview [Extra Bases]
Curt Schilling joins ESPN [Fenway West]
Happy Opening Day [Hit and Run with Dan Roche]
Five Tips for Throwing an Excellent Red Sox-Yankees Party on Opening Night [NESN.com]
Adrian Beltre Feels He Belongs With Red Sox, Ready for Season [NESN.com]
Red Sox Must Stay Positive When Yankees Are on Top of the World [NESN.com]
As Long As Red Sox Don’t Sign Paul Byrd, Glory Days Could Return to Boston [NESN.com]
Tazawa surgery set for Tuesday [Projo Sox Blog]
A look at the Red Sox top 10 prospects [Providence Journal]
These Sox infielders can think on their feet [Providence Journal]
Red Sox hope balance is key to success this year [Providence Journal]
Practicing fundamentals helps Sox start in strong fashion [Providence Journal]
Red Sox eager to prove salt vs. Yanks [RedSox.com]
Lowell Has No Idea What To Expect [Rob Bradford – WEEI.com]
