Daisuke Matsuzaka becomes the first Japanese starting pitcher in World Series history

On October 27, 2007 — Game 3 of the World Series is the first Fall Classic game ever played in Coors Field, Daisuke Matsuzaka becomes the first Japanese starting pitcher in World Series history,

Matsuzaka allowing two runs on three hits in 5.1 innings, gets the win against the Colorado Rockies in the 10-5 Boston Red Sox Game 3 victory. Jacoby Ellsbury collects four hits, becoming the third rookie to do so in World Series history. Matsuzaka singles in two runs for his first major league hit

After paying $51.1 million for the rights to negotiate with the right-hander, Boston obtained ‘Dice-K’ from the Seibu Lions, signing the World Baseball Classic MVP to a 6-year deal worth $52 million.