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Moriarty9 · 10-31-2009, 03:49 PM

Haren throws three-hit shutout
Devil Rays open season with 7-0 win over Red Sox
April 4, 2011

BOSTON — Dan Haren was in mid-season form when he took the mound on Opening Day at Fenway Park today, throwing a three-hit shutout against the Red Sox.

Haren threw 113 pitches, 72 for strikes, as he led the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a 7-0 win. He allowed three hits and walked four while striking out three in nine innings.

"Danny is always ready, always prepared, and it pays off more often than not," said Devil Rays manager Christian O'Neal. "He was really good out there today."

Tampa Bay got on the board in the first inning when Josh Hamilton hit a solo home run off Boston starter Kelvim Escobar. He would finish the day 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, a RBI, and three runs scored.

Derrek Lee was bi for the Devil Rays in his debut with the team, going 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,323 Thanked 1x in 1 post	Haren throws three-hit shutout Devil Rays open season with 7-0 win over Red Sox April 4, 2011 BOSTON — Dan Haren was in mid-season form when he took the mound on Opening Day at Fenway Park today, throwing a three-hit shutout against the Red Sox. Haren threw 113 pitches, 72 for strikes, as he led the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a 7-0 win. He allowed three hits and walked four while striking out three in nine innings. "Danny is always ready, always prepared, and it pays off more often than not," said Devil Rays manager Christian O'Neal. "He was really good out there today." Tampa Bay got on the board in the first inning when Josh Hamilton hit a solo home run off Boston starter Kelvim Escobar. He would finish the day 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, a RBI, and three runs scored. Derrek Lee was bi for the Devil Rays in his debut with the team, going 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI.