Westbrook to start on opening day

[RockSports17]

MLB.com: With Sabathia out; Westbrook steps in

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Jake Westbrook has started the first game of a season before, but he's never done so in the big leagues.

Until now.

An injury to C.C. Sabathia thrust Westbrook into the role of Opening Day starter for the Indians. All things considered, he's flattered manager Eric Wedge picked him, although Westbrook isn't sure how he's supposed to be feeling about the assignment itself.

[guybrush77]

Not surprising considering CC's injury. Westbrook is a good pitcher and hopefully he cant at least repeat last season. (14-9, 3.38 ERA, 116 K in 30 starts)

[j05son]

didn't see the boxscore or any stats...saw the final score of tonights game...

1-0 sox...

westbrook seemed to be good...one run (in the 7th on 5 hits...)

dont know about walks or anything...didn't see any stats...

seemed solid though.

[guybrush77]

He had a good game. He went 8 innings, with 4 hits, 1 earned run, 1 walk, and 3 Ks. I didnt get to see it either though.