Before the game broadcasters, announcers and fans speculated on the existence of the "gryo-ball." They talked about what tools the 26-year-old Matsuzaka had in his arsenal. The talked about the most anticipated matchup since Clemens vs. Piazza.

So much attention was given to the two Japanese superstars that people forgot about a certain 21-year-old pitcher sitting in the vistor's dugout.

Last night, King Felix lived up to his name. He ruled Fenway.

His foot soldiers held the defense and much to my amazement a no-hitter was in sight.

Though I was not disappointed in Daisuke's outing, I can't say the same about Boston's other 9.

What is happening to the Red Sox offense? Is pitching that far ahead of hitting? Or his Hernandez that good?

Hernandez is that good. There's a reason why M's fan David Shoenfield is glued to his set everytime Hernandez is on the mound.

Only a week ago he struck out 12 A's in another shutout victory. In 17 innings he has given up a total of four hits (one last night). What is equally impressive? He has 18Ks. In fact, if he were to continue this trend he would match his career total in Ks, this year. Not likely but possible.

The SportingNews breaks it down.

While Hernandez was masterful last night, I'm still worried about Boston's offense. Where is it?

Six of the starting nine are hitting below .233. And A-Rod (6) has more home runs than the Red Sox (4) combined.

The team is lucky to be at .500.

I know it's early and as the weather heats up so will the Sox. But unfortunately the weather is not going to heat up anytime soon.

Thank God for J.D. Drew! It was as if I was cheering Carl Everett all over again - though Mike Mussina's no-hitter would have stung more.

Drew has been a shining light in the otherwise dark tunnel. He's batting .393 and leads the Sox in total bases and rbis. He's second on the team in runs with five. (Ortiz has six). I guess he is worth the money afterall - go figure.

With this type of production, I can only hope today's game is a rain out. I couldn't handle another loss after traveling in the storm. Besides Wakefield could use some support.

Although I have four tickets to today's game, I'll place them in a drawer awaiting a better day.

Good things come to those who wait. Perhaps I'll see Daisuke with the raincheck or maybe a couple of hits.

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