Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia: Perfect Thursday against Bucs

Pedroia went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Analysis:

Pedroia batted leadoff in a lineup that looked pretty much like how it will look when these two teams square off Opening Day in Boston. He thrived atop the order last season, slashing .362/.394/.457/.852 in 47 games, and is 13-of-26 this spring.