May 09, 2007 12:38 AM EST

Changing speeds more often has made Josh Beckett unbeatable this season.

Beckett (7-0) gave up a home run on his first pitch, then settled down to become the first seven-game winner in the majors as the Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 9-2 Tuesday night.

"We've been saying all along he's matured," manager Terry Francona said. "He's a better pitcher. He feels good about himself."

Via Yahoo.com