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Matsuzaka named A.L. Player of the Week

Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has been named the Bank of America American League Player of the Week, according to the Red Sox official game notes for tonight.

Matsuzaka won both of his starts last week, pitching a complete game to defeat the Detroit Tigers on Monday, then beating the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

All told, Matsuzaka went 17 innings last week, giving up four earned runs on 15 hits. He struck out 11 and walked no one. He improved his season record to 5-2, and lowered his E.R.A. from 4.80 entering the week to 4.06.

Posted by Mike McDermott  at 3:35 PM | Permalink