Discussion

Beckett strikes out four in rehab start

Updated: July 11, 2010, 6:43 PM ET
By Steven Krasner | Special to ESPNBoston.com

PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Josh Beckett seems to have successfully passed the first official test on his road back to the Boston Red Sox rotation.

Beckett, who has been on the disabled list since May 19 because of a lower back strain, worked the first four innings of Triple-A Pawtucket's game against the Syracuse Chiefs Sunday afternoon at McCoy Stadium.

The right-hander threw 68 pitches, 42 of which were strikes. Throwing mostly fastballs, Beckett surrendered only two ...

Read full story

ESPN Conversations


You must be signed in to post a comment

Already have an account?

You are fully responsible for the content you post. Content that includes profanity, personal attacks or antisocial behavior (such as "spamming" or "trolling"), or other inappropriate content or material will be removed. We reserve the right to block any user who violates our terms of use, including removing all content posted by that user.

EDITORS' PICKS

  • Together Again?
    Talks with the Clippers are off, but does that mean Doc will return?
  • The Waiting Game
    A visit from the struggling Rays for a day-night twinbill may be just what the Sox need.
  • Rock Solid
    The Bruins are poised for another Cup, thanks largely to Claude Julien.
  • Sticking Together
    Zdeno Chara and Dennis Seidenberg continue to look out for one another.
  • Back Story
    How will the Pats manage Rob Gronkowski's recovery from back surgery?

Facebook » Twitter »

MORE MLB HEADLINES