Justin Masterson
Why, you ask, am I freaking out because the RedSox are pulling a minor leaguer to fill in for the flu-ridden Daisuke Matsuzaka? It's because I went to college with Justin Masterson at a tiny little nowhere college. His sister and I shared a bathroom and we lit a toaster-oven on fire trying to use it as an oven-oven. I had good friends in his dorm, I used to sit up late watching them all play Halo and trying to convince them to let me carry the flag (you have no idea how bad I suck at Halo).
After I graduated he went off to San Diego State and got himself drafted. He's been playing for my hometown team, the Portland Sea Dogs, and I caught a game there last year in the hopes of seeing him, but no dice. Now he's pitching for the ****ing Boston Red Sox. It's surreal, it's unbelievable.
They said he's a "young man we'll be talking about for a long time to come" and who "the organization has great expectations for"!!
If you're crazy like me, you can read about it here. I gotta go watch the game now. Cross your fingers.
I'll leave you with a summary from redsox.com:
BOS: RHP Justin Masterson (Major League debut)
The highly touted Masterson gets the thrill of making his Major League debut at Fenway Park in the finale of this three-game set against the Angels.
"HIGHLY TOUTED!"
[Edit:
1st inning update - Angels groundout to second (1), strikeout (2), walk, stolen second base, groundout to second (3). RedSox Ellsbury grounds out (1), Pedroia stikes out (2), Ortiz grounds out (3). No score.
2nd inning update - Angels flyout to center (1), groundout to second (2), walk, strikeout (3). RedSox Manny singles, Youk walks, Lowrie singles, Lugo strikes out (1), Coco Crisp grounds out to second (2) drives in the run, Cash strikes out (3). Redsox lead 1-0.
3rd inning update - Angels flyout to right (1), bunt groundout to the mound (2), single to shallow center, flyout to right (3). RedSox Ellsbury grounds out to second (1), Pedroia singles to left, Ortiz hits into a fielder's choice/Pedroia (2), Manny hits into a fielder's choice/Ortiz (3). Redsox lead 1-0.
4th inning update - Angels groundout to third (1), groundout to third (2), walk, ground out to the mound (3). RedSox Youk walks, Lowrie sac bunt (1) runner advances to second, Lugo grounds out to short (2), Coco Crisp ground-rule doubles drives in the run, Crisp steals third, Cash ground-rule doubles drives in the run, Ellsbury line out to left (3). Redsox lead 3-0.
5th inning update - Angels solo HR, groundout to second (1), strikeout (2), groundout to second (3). Redsox Pedroia grounds out to short, Ortiz flies out to deep (deep :() center (2), Manny singles to left, Youk hits into fielder's choice/Manny (3). Redsox lead 3-1.
6th inning update - Angels walk, double play 2nd (1) and 1st (2), strikeout!!!!
And that's it for Masterson... holy crap what an awesome debut!! Four strikeouts, 95 pitches, only two hits and one run!!! Congratulations, Justin on your kickass first Major League Start!!!:D]