Rich Harden allows the Red Sox a second single, but erases that runner with a double play. He's now gone five innings with eight strikeouts and three walks. At 81 pitches, he might come out of the game. If he does, Oakland fans have to be quite excited to see this performance. He appears to be throwing free and easy on the mound, hitting his spots with good velocity. It's a great way for Harden to start the year.

Jon Lester is through after four innings and David Aardsma starts the fifth for Boston.