Did the red sox play boston college, I'm not sure if that was correct. Thats actually pit majors against kids

Answer 1

Yes, it happens, usually, they have an exhibition game at the beginning of spring. Similarly, the Braves played Georgia Tech, one of the best NCAA teams last year.

But, it's mostly a practice game, the major league teams tend to send mostly minor league players, with a few major leaguers for the kids to try their stuff on.

Answer 2

They do that in Spring Training all the time. It is just an exhibition game. It's also a great experience for those college kids, may of whom will never get near the Major Leauges themselves. But they can always say they played against the Boston Red Sox. I think that's great.

Answer 3

Most teams play a college from their geographical area in spring training early.

One reason is to give the pro players a chance to warm up against good, but not pro teams, so hitters can face live pitching in a game situation and pitchers vice versa. It also gives the kids a chance to play against the pro's. Which is a thrill for the kids, most of whom will never advance even to the minor leagues.

It is a great idea for both sides and both sides benefit from it.

Answer 4

Yes,they did play Boston College on Friday. Most teams do play colleges during spring training, mainly during the early part of it. Boston just happened to pitch Matsuzaka against a bunch of college kids so he'd look great, and everyone could say he looked dazzling, dominating,etc. T

Answer 5

It's very possible that they did. The Atlanta Braves played a college team (The name of the team escapes my mind at the moment.) I think it's a good way for the college kids to get some good experience. I mean, what better way to learn then by playing pros right?

Answer 6

yes, the red sox played boston college last night.....matsuzaka went 2 innings, 1hit and three k's