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Francona and the Sox have also been blaming the World Baseball Classic, which is likely to blame for at least part of Matsuzaka's shoulder woes. At the very least, the Sox weren't able to implement their own spring routines.
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There was nothing to complain about from Boston starter Brad Penny; his numbers - 6 IP, 6 K, 6 hits, 2 runs - would be plenty for a W if the offense could have scratched anything else up against the M's' Garrett Olson and company. Jon Lester will try to avert the sweep today.
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