BOSTON — The man doesn’t say much — due to the language barrier — but Daisuke Matsuzaka got his point across clearly yesterday when asked about the Indians.

The last time the Japanese import faced Cleveland, the right-hander was outstanding. He worked seven scoreless innings, allowing just four hits with three walks and five strikeouts. Dice-K posted the victory over Indians ace C.C. Sabathia on July 24, and Matsuzaka said he’ll be ready to pitch Game Three of the ALCS.

“I watched the Division Series and I could feel the momentum of the Indians,” he said.

Because he enjoyed success at Jacobs Field, there is a certain comfort level.

“I feel the mound there was good to pitch off of compared to others,” he said. “It was a comfortable mound. It will be good to pitch there.”

Matsuzaka will throw to some hitters today in an effort to stay sharp. He’ll be starting Game Three of the ALCS on Monday and won’t have pitched since Game Two of the ALDS last Friday, giving him eight days’ rest between starts.

jmcdonal@projo.com