Martinez homers in Tribe’s win

ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Prized pitching prospect Brett Anderson left the Oakland Athletics’ 7-6 loss to the Cleveland Indians after two innings because of left forearm stiffness.

Anderson said it wasn’t serious and the team was just being cautious. The left-hander didn’t allow a run and surrendered just one hit Friday.

Carl Pavano had a rough start for the Indians, surrendering six runs and seven hits in four innings.

Rajai Davis had three hits and Cliff Pennington had three RBIs for Oakland.

Victor Martinez homered for the Tribe.

Red Sox 11, Pirates 4

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Boston’s Dustin Pedroia had a hit and an RBI in his first game since straining an abdominal muscle 10 days ago while playing for the United States.

Pedroia’s teammate, J.D. Drew, was taken for X-rays after being hit by a pitch from Donnie Veal on his right hand in the fifth inning. The Red Sox said he has a bruise and is day to day.

Red Sox manager Terry Francona skipped the game to attend his son Nick’s graduation from Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Va. Bench coach Brad Mills ran the club.

Pedroia was quickly tested, handling a grounder by Pirates leadoff batter Nyjer Morgan. In the bottom of the first, Pedroia hit an RBI grounder. He then led off the third and was credited with a hit when third baseman Any LaRoche’s throw to first sailed into the photographer’s well. Pedroia advanced to second and was replaced by pinch runner Ivan Ochoa.

Red Sox right fielder J.D. Drew left the game in the fifth inning after being hit on his right hand by a pitch from Donnie Veal and was sent for X-rays, which were negative. He has a bruised hand, and is considered day to day.

Pittsburgh starter Jeff Karstens, who is among four pitchers competing for two open spots in the rotation along with fellow righties Ross Ohlendorf, Jason Davis, and Virgil Vasquez, worked three innings and gave up four runs and three hits, including a three-run homer to Jason Varitek in the second inning, and three walks.