ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed one hit and struck out nine over eight innings, Kevin Youkilis homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.
Matsuzaka (2-2) allowed only four baserunners, none of which got past second base. The only hit off the right-hander came with one out in the second — a vicious line drive back to the box by Alberto Callaspo that deflected off Matsuzaka’s glove to shortstop Jed Lowrie. Callaspo just beat Lowrie’s throw to first.
The Angels’ only other hit was an infield single to deep shortstop by Erick Aybar against Daniel Bard leading off the ninth.
Ervin Santana (0-3) gave up five runs and nine hits in seven innings, raising his ERA to 5.51.
