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Making his pitches count

Matsuzaka busy but efficient so far

After a 2 1/2-hour bus ride, J.D. Drew found it helpful to stretch out a little yesterday. (Steve Nesius/Reuters)

By Amalie Benjamin

Globe Staff / March 17, 2009

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The rest of the team's starters are working up to four innings and throwing approximately 60 pitches per outing, but it's not always easy for the Red Sox coaching staff (and front office) to watch Daisuke Matsuzaka in the World Baseball Classic. On Sunday, Matsuzaka threw 86 pitches over six scoreless innings - surrendering six hits and ... (Full article: 989 words)