Kyle Snyder threw 3 scoreless innings, walking 1 while surrendering 1 hit in his bid to win the No. 5 starters slot. Former all-star Dan Kolb attempting to make the club as a bullpen piece wasn’t sharp for the 2nd consecutive outing. Rookie Justin Masterson allowed 4 hits and 1 walk over 2 innings of work and although he suffered the loss, Masterson continues to impress.
The Sox and Twins finished the ‘B’ game in a 2-all tie called after nine innings. Joe Thurston, a nonroster invitee who two years ago was a Triple A All-Star at second base, played left field, singled home a run, and tripled and scored the other on a passed ball.
Bartolo Colon may not hit the ambitious target date he set for himself when he arrived at Red Sox camp last week, but the former Cy Young Award winner continues to impress his new team. Colon threw 42 fastballs and changeups to Doug Mirabelli and was able to locate to both sides of the plate.
Notes: Coco Crisp has a slight groin injury and will sit out today’s game against the Pirates. Julio Lugo is experiencing minor issues with his back and is considered day-to-day. The Red Sox are expected to make their first-round of spring training roster cuts after Saturday’s game against Florida.
