Houston Astros won both of the exhibition games played against the Boston Red Sox in Santo Domingo. Brothers Pedro Martinez and Ramón Martínez opened the first game for the Boston Red Sox, each pitching one inning, and allowing no hits or runs. Pedro Martínez was struck out on his time at bat. José Lima opened the second game for the Astros. The Astros won the first game 4-3, and the second 3-2. José Lima of the Astros pitched for four innings, striking out six, not permitting runs, and putting on a show for Dominican fans. Jeff Bagwell of the Astros batted two home runs on day one, and Dominican Julio Lugo delighted fans with his home run that clinched the Sunday game win for the Astros. (13 March 2000)
