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| Birthday Boy Beckett Needs A Solid Outing Today |
It's a momentous day for one
Joshua Patrick Beckett. Not because it's his 32nd birthday (which it is), but because he will be the next starter in succession after four solid outings. After his last start (the shortest of his 12-year career), Beckett needs to infuse some confidence in himself and the fan base by delivering the fifth straight positive starting pitching performance for the Red Sox. We all know he has it in him. This is a guy who has given up 142
fewer hits than innings pitched (a key barometer of a quality pitcher). He has a .600 winning percentage. He has over 1600 strike-outs. All he has to do is live out his talent. Jon Lester did it last night—in a smooth, almost effortless complete game victory. It's now up to Josh to give himself a special gift on his birthday.
