Bats, Buch Beat Birds

Buchholz showed excellent command throughout the game striking out 6 while only walking one batter. He allowed just 4 hits over 9 shutout innings, his first complete game of the 2012 season.
The Red Sox scored a pair of runs in each of the 1st three innings. Adrian Gonzalez drove in both 1st-inning runs with a double to right. An error in the 2nd inning helped Boston score one of its runs, and Daniel Nava's 2-out single in the 3rd scored Gonzalez and Darnell McDonald.
Gonzalez had 3 hits in the game to raise his average to .272.
NOTES - Daniel Nava's campaign to stay with the team once Carl Crawford and Jacoby Ellsbury return continues - he had a pair of hits including his 11th double of the season. He also walked twice, scored a run and drove in two more batting in the leadoff spot. His average is now .306.
Speaking of Carl Crawford, he will begin a throwing program tomorrow (Friday).
Recently demoted pitcher Daniel Bard will start for AAA Pawtucket Friday night against the Indianapolis Indians.