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Boston Pitcher Daisuke Matsusaka to Pitch for Salem in Game 1

September 8, 2009 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Salem Red Sox News Release


Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka will take the mound for the Salem Red Sox in the opener of the Carolina League's Southern Division Playoffs this Wednesday.

"This is a great way to kick off the 2009 post season for the Salem Sox," said Salem General Manager John Katz. "It's always exciting to have a major-leaguer on the field, and to have a pitcher the caliber of Daisuke Matsuzaka on the bump in game one is really something special."

After clinching their first playoff berth since 2007, the Salem Red Sox head to Winston Salem for games 1 and 2 at Wake Forest Baseball Stadium before returning to Salem for game 3 on Friday at 7:05PM and game 4 (if necessary) on Saturday at 6:05PM.

A Closer Look at Matsuzaka

Matsuzaka, 28, will be making his fourth rehab start in 2009 after injuring his throwing shoulder earlier this season. In 8 starts in 2009, Matsuzaka has compiled a 1-5 record with a 8.23 in 8 starts for Boston before being placed on the disabled list. In 2008, the right-hander was 18-3 with a 2.90 ERA for Boston in 29 starts. Matsuzaka's last rehab start was in Pawtucket on Friday, September 4 for the Triple-A Paw Sox where he threw 67 pitches over 4.1 innings giving up 4 hits and 2 earned runs against Syracuse.

Signed by Boston in December 2006, Matsuzaka has appeared in 69 games Major League games (all starts) in which he has compiled a 34-20 record with a 4.11 ERA (186 ER/407.1 IP), 389 strikeouts and 192 walks. He is ranked 3rd all-time in most strikeouts and most wins by pitcher in his first 2 years of Major League service.

Tickets for Friday's Game 3 at Lewis-Gale Field Now on Sale!

Best-of-Five Series Against the Dash

The Salem Red Sox have clinched a playoff berth and will return home to Lewis-Gale Field on Friday, September 11 to take on the Winston Salem Dash in game three of the Southern Division Playoffs. Game time is set for 7:05pm and gates will open at 6pm. This is a best-out-of-five series, therefore if necessary game four will also be held in Salem at 6:05pm on Saturday.

Although tickets will be available at the gates before the game, fans are encouraged to purchase advanced tickets at the Salem Red Sox offices, over the phone by calling (540) 389-3333 or online at www.salemsox.com.

*All season ticket holders' seats for Friday will be reserved until 5pm on Thursday before being released the public to purchase. Season ticket holders are encouraged to call the Salem Red Sox at (540) 389-3333 to reserve their seat for Friday's game.

Check out the Salem Red Sox Blog: "Salem Sox Talk" to read more about Dice-K's upcoming start for Salem

"Salem Sox Talk" is the Official Salem Red Sox Blog and features interviews from Salem Sox players and staff. "Salem Sox Talk" will give minor league baseball fans and members of Red Sox Nation an inside look at the inner workings of this Red Sox affiliate. "Salem Sox Talk" is here to inform and entertain, so comment and enjoy! Check out our blog about big-leaguer Daisuke Matsuzaka starting game 1 of the playoffs for Salem.

Visit the blog at

salemsox.mlblogs.com

Get 'Em While They're Hot!

Season tickets for the 2010 season are now on sale

Are you looking to spend more time at Lewis-Gale Field? Are you curious to find the best entertainment in the Valley at the most economical price? If you answered yes, then a 2010 Season Ticket Package is the best choice for you!

Enjoy a premium seat location while saving up to 40% off regular ticket prices. Family, friends, employees and clients will love being close to the exciting action of professional Carolina League Baseball. Can't make it to every game? Don't worry - unused Season Tickets will be honored as General Admission to any remaining 2010 regular season home game!

Can't make it to every game this season? Enjoy the view at Lewis-Gale Medical Center Field at Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium with one of our convenient partial-season ticket packages and still enjoy Season Ticket Holder Benefits.

For More Information on All of Our Season Ticket Plans Visit Our Website or Call (540) 389-3333

Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame Now Open to the Public

The Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame is now open during every Salem Red Sox home game. The Hall of Fame is located behind the Salem Red Sox administrative offices and is free of charge to any fan attending a Salem Sox game. The Hall of Fame will open a half hour before every Salem Red Sox game at Lewis-Gale Field and will remain open until the end of the 5th inning. Make sure you stop by during your next visit to the ballpark!

Wine and Unwind at Lewis-Gale Field this October!

Salem Memorial Ballparks First Wine Festival to take place this October

On Saturday, October 24, 2009 the Salem Red Sox will host a wine festival with the Salem-Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The wine festival will be held from 11am-5pm.

The highlighted local wineries for this event include: AmRheins Wine Cellar, Blue Ridge Vineyards, Bright Meadows Farm, Brooks Mill Winery, Chateau Morrisette, Fincastle Winery, Rebec Vineyards, Valhalla Vineyards, Virginia Mountain Vineyards, and West Wind Farm Vineyard & Winery.

The festival will also feature several arts and crafts vendors including: Anne Vaughn Designs, Arbonne International, Baylee's Best Chocolates, J. Clay Pottery, Material Girls Quilts, Simply Stones, Smith Mountain Promotional Designs, and Southern Living at Home. Both wineries and arts and crafts vendors will be set up at several locations throughout the ballpark.

The Wine and Unwind Festival will feature two live acts! Entertainment will begin with James Wise and the afternoon will finish out with a performance by Lloyd Dobbler Effect.

For more information about Wine and Unwind or to buy tickets, visit the Salem-Roanoke Chamber of Commerce website.

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