Updates from Opening Day

Top of the third

Centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury strikes out looking in his first at-bat of his first full season in the major leagues. Shortstop Julio Lugo singles up to left center. Lugo at first with Pedroia stepping to the plate for his second at-bat. Pedroia hits a long fly ball back to the base of the warning track and is hauled in by Oakland centerfielder Ryan Sweeney. Youkilis hits an infield single down the third base line, Jack Hannahan made a good play to keep it only at a single for Youkilis. Lugo moves up to second. Ortiz grounds out to second baseman Mark Ellis to end the inning. After two and half it’s Oakland 2 Red Sox 0, one hit and two left on base for the Red Sox.

Bottom of the third

First pitch swing, Emil Brown pops up to Youkilis. Looks like Matsuzaka has settled down getting Crosby to hit a come-backer to the mound for the easy second out. Matsuzaka walks his fifth batter of the game in Jack Hannahan. Suzuki lines out to shortstop. After two and half it’s Oakland 2 Red Sox 0, no hits and one left on base for the A’s.