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<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:personName><?xml:namespace prefix = st2 ns = "urn:schemas:contacts" /><st2:GivenName>John</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Maine</st2:Sn></st1:personName> and the division-leading New York Mets will be taking on the Chicago Cubs in one of Saturday's marquee baseball matchups.<o:p></o:p>

Here is your MLB Gameday . . .

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<st1:City><st1:place>Los Angeles</st1:place></st1:City> <st2:Sn>Angels</st2:Sn> at <st1:City><st1:place>Oakland</st1:place></st1:City> Athletics, <st1:time Hour="15" Minute="55">3:55pm ET</st1:time>
<st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Kelvim</st2:GivenName> <st2:Sn>Escobar</st2:Sn></st1:personName> (11-5, 2.87 ERA) vs. <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Joe</st2:GivenName> <st2:Sn>Blanton</st2:Sn></st1:personName> (8-8, 3.82 ERA)

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Escobar has gone at least seven innings and allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last five starts, but he's 2-2 with a no-decision over that span. Against the A's on July 24 the righthander took the loss after allowing three earned runs over seven innings. Against the M's last time out Escobar allowed two earned runs in eight innings.

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Blanton picked up a win over the Blue Jays on July 3, but he's gone 0-4 with a no-decision in his five outings since then. The righthander was roughed up for five earned runs on 11 hits over six innings in a no-decision against the Angels on July 25, and he gave up five earned runs on nine hits over 6 2-3 innings last time out versus the Tigers.
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<st1:State><st1:place>New York</st1:place></st1:State> Mets at <st2:Sn><st1:City><st1:place>Chicago</st1:place></st1:City></st2:Sn> Cubs, <st1:time Hour="15" Minute="55">3:55pm ET</st1:time>
<st1:personName><st2:GivenName>John</st2:GivenName> <st2:Sn>Maine</st2:Sn></st1:personName> (12-5, 2.92 ERA) vs. <st2:GivenName>Ted</st2:GivenName> Lilly (11-5, 3.60 ERA)

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<st1:State><st1:place>Maine</st1:place></st1:State> is coming off a complete-game one-hitter versus the Nationals - which was called in the fifth inning due to rain. That easy win boosted the righthander's season total to 12, and he's 3-1 with a no-decision over his past five starts. In his last full outing, vs. the Pirates on July 24, <st1:State><st1:place>Maine</st1:place></st1:State> gave up two earned runs on five hits in seven innings.

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Lilly had his six-game winning streak stopped by the Phillies last time out - he gave up four earned runs on seven hits over five innings in that contest. In his other five outings in the month of July the lefthander gave up more than one earned run only once, and his record is now 11-5 on the season. Lilly has struck out 111 and walked 35 this year.

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<st2:Sn><st1:City><st1:place>Chicago</st1:place></st1:City></st2:Sn> White Sox at <st1:City><st1:place>Detroit</st1:place></st1:City> Tigers, <st1:time Hour="19" Minute="5">7:05pm ET</st1:time>
<st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Javier</st2:GivenName> <st2:Sn>Vazquez</st2:Sn></st1:personName> (8-6, 3.63 ERA) vs. <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Jeremy</st2:GivenName> <st2:Sn>Bonderman</st2:Sn></st1:personName> (10-3, 4.33 ERA)

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Vazquez went 4-1 with a no-decision for the White Sox in July, allowing more than three earned runs in an outing only once. Against the Tigers on July 24 the righthander got the win after allowing three earned runs on only four hits over eight innings. Last time out, against the Blue Jays, Vazquez gave up just two earned runs but still look the loss.
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Bonderman was only 2-2 with two no-decisions for the Tigers in July, and he hasn't picked up a victory since beating the Mariners on July 13. Against the White Sox on July 24 the righthander was knocked around for five earned runs over seven innings. Last time out, against the <st2:Sn>Angels</st2:Sn>, Bonderman allowed 10 earned runs in just 2 1-3 innings.

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<st1:City><st1:place>Boston</st1:place></st1:City> Red Sox at <st2:Sn><st1:City><st1:place>Seattle</st1:place></st1:City></st2:Sn> Mariners, <st1:time Hour="22" Minute="5">10:05pm Et</st1:time>
<st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Daisuke</st2:GivenName> <st2:Sn>Matsuzaka</st2:Sn></st1:personName> (12-8, 3.75 ERA) vs. <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Jarrod</st2:GivenName> <st2:Sn>Washburn</st2:Sn></st1:personName> (8-7, 4.11 ERA)
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Dice-K was a hard-luck loser last time out, as he limited the D-Rays to just two earned runs on eight hits in 6 1-3 innings of work. The righthander is now 12-8 on the season, and he went 3-3 during the month of July.


Matsuzaka's last win came on July 24, when he blanked the Indians on four hits and three walks (while fanning five) in seven innings.
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Washburn hasn't picked up a win for the Mariners since July 4, when he tossed eight shutout innings against the Royals. Since that outing the lefthander has allowed 15 earned runs on 28 hits in just 23 innings of work, and he's fallen to 8-7 on the season. Last time out, against the Athletics, Washburn allowed three earned runs in five innings.<o:p></o:p>
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Texas Rangers at Toronto Blue Jays (1:07 PM ET)

Texas starter Kameron Loe has made four successful appearances against Toronto in his career, allowing just one run and four hits over 9 2/3 innings. The Rangers picked up a 3-2 victory over the Blue Jays on May 6, as Loe surrendered just a single run over 6 2/3 innings. EDGE: RANGERS

Loe has struggled mightily on the road in his last two outings, lasting just eight innings versus <st1:City><st1:place>Kansas City</st1:place></st1:City> and <st1:City><st1:place>Los Angeles</st1:place></st1:City>. The right-hander has given up nine earned runs and 13 hits over that span. EDGE: BLUE JAYS <o:p></o:p>

<st1:City><st1:place>Toronto</st1:place></st1:City>’s <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Shaun</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Marcum</st2:Sn></st1:personName> is an even 2-2 with a 4.70 ERA in 14 home appearances this season. He’s allowed 14 home runs in just 46 innings of work at the <st2:GivenName><st1:City><st1:place>Rogers</st1:place></st1:City></st2:GivenName> Centre compared to six on the road in 62 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: RANGERS <o:p></o:p>

Marcum has posted a 3-1 record and 3.81 ERA in four starts since the All-Star break. He’s fanned 18 batters and walked just three in 26 innings of work. EDGE: BLUE JAYS

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The Rangers are 38-14 in the last 52 meetings.

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<st1:State><st1:place>New York</st1:place></st1:State> Mets at <st2:Sn><st1:City><st1:place>Chicago</st1:place></st1:City></st2:Sn> Cubs (FOX | <st1:time Hour="15" Minute="55">3:55 PM ET</st1:time>)

<st1:State><st1:place>New York</st1:place></st1:State> right-hander <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>John</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Maine</st2:Sn></st1:personName> is a dominant 7-1 with a 2.59 ERA in 10 road starts this season. Opponents have collected just 45 hits in 66 innings against <st1:State><st1:place>Maine</st1:place></st1:State> away from Shea Stadium. BIG EDGE: METS
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<st1:State><st1:place>Maine</st1:place></st1:State> is a perfect 3-0 with a sparkling 2.12 ERA in five daytime starts in 2007. He’s allowing opponents to hit just .184 against him in 29 2/3 innings. EDGE: METS

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<st1:City><st1:place><st2:Sn>Chicago</st2:Sn></st1:place></st1:City>’s <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Ted</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Lilly</st2:Sn></st1:personName> has posted a 6-4 record and 3.42 ERA in 12 home starts this season. The Cubs have won four of Lilly’s last five outings at Wrigley Field since the star of <st2:GivenName>June</st2:GivenName>. EDGE: CUBS <o:p></o:p>

Lilly has posted a remarkable 6-2 record and 2.74 ERA in 10 daytime starts this year. The left-hander has walked just 11 batters while sitting down 57 in 69 innings of work. EDGE: CUBS

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The Cubs are 5-1 in Lilly’s last six starts as a favorite.

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<st1:City><st1:place>Los Angeles</st1:place></st1:City><st2:Sn>Angels</st2:Sn> at <st1:City><st1:place>Oakland</st1:place></st1:City> Athletics (FOX | <st1:time Hour="15" Minute="55">3:55 PM ET</st1:time>)

<st1:City><st1:place>Los Angeles</st1:place></st1:City> starter <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Kelvim</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Escobar</st2:Sn></st1:personName> has posted a losing 4-9 record and 4.43 ERA in 27 career outings versus <st1:City><st1:place>Oakland</st1:place></st1:City>. He’s gone 0-2 with a 3.46 ERA in two starts against the Athletics in 2007. SLIGHT EDGE: A’S <o:p></o:p>

Escobar has been incredible in eight daytime starts, posting a 6-1 record and 1.71 ERA. He’s allowed just two home runs in 58 daytime innings. BIG EDGE: <st2:Sn>ANGELS</st2:Sn>

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<st1:City><st1:place>Oakland</st1:place></st1:City>’s <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Joe</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Blanton</st2:Sn></st1:personName> is a disappointing 1-6 with a 3.93 ERA in 12 career outings against <st1:City><st1:place>Los Angeles</st1:place></st1:City>. He allowed five runs and 11 hits in six innings of work versus the <st2:Sn>Angels</st2:Sn> on July 25. SLIGHT EDGE: <st2:Sn>ANGELS</st2:Sn>

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Blanton’s has a losing 4-5 record at home, but has pitched well with a 2.95 ERA in 11 starts. SLIGHT EDGE: A’S

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The <st2:Sn>Angels</st2:Sn> are 0-4 in Escobar’s last four starts versus the Athletics.

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<st2:Sn><st1:City><st1:place>Chicago</st1:place></st1:City></st2:Sn> White Sox at <st1:City><st1:place>Detroit</st1:place></st1:City> Tigers (<st1:time Hour="19" Minute="5">7:05 PM ET</st1:time>)

<st2:Sn><st1:City><st1:place>Chicago</st1:place></st1:City></st2:Sn> right-hander <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Javier</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Vazquez</st2:Sn></st1:personName> is 2-4 with a 5.35 ERA in six career starts versus <st1:City><st1:place>Detroit</st1:place></st1:City>. He picked up a 5-3 victory over the Tigers on July 24, tossing eight quality innings and allowing three runs on four hits.SLIGHT EDGE: TIGERS<o:p></o:p>

Vazquez is coming off a fantastic July, posting a 4-1 record and 2.96 ERA in six starts. He issued just eight walks while fanning 39 in 45 2/3 innings. EDGE: WHITE SOX

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<st1:City><st1:place>Detroit</st1:place></st1:City>’s <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Jeremy</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Bonderman</st2:Sn></st1:personName> has posted a losing 5-7 record and 4.06 ERA in 13 career starts versus <st2:Sn><st1:City><st1:place>Chicago</st1:place></st1:City></st2:Sn>. He’s limited the White Sox to just 62 hits in 77 2/3 innings against him. SLIGHT EDGE: WHITE SOX

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Bonderman has an impressive 5-1 record and 3.25 ERA in nine home starts in 2007. The right-hander hasn’t started at <st1:place><st1:placeName>Comerica</st1:placeName><st1:placeType>Park</st1:placeType></st1:place> since July 7, but the Tigers have picked up victories in his last two. EDGE: TIGERS <o:p></o:p>

The OVER is 5-1 in the Tigers last six games versus a right-handed starter.

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<st1:City><st1:place>Philadelphia</st1:place></st1:City> Phillies at <st1:City><st1:place>Milwaukee</st1:place></st1:City> Brewers (<st1:time Hour="19" Minute="5">7:05 PM ET</st1:time>)

<st1:City><st1:place>Philadelphia</st1:place></st1:City> starter <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Cole</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Hamels</st2:Sn></st1:personName> is a perfect 1-0 with a 3.77 ERA in two career starts versus <st1:City><st1:place>Milwaukee</st1:place></st1:City>. He picked up a 6-2 victory over the Brewers on May 16, throwing eight strong innings and fanning 11 batters in the process. EDGE: PHILLIES <o:p></o:p>

Hamels has posted an impressive 6-3 record and 3.56 ERA in 12 road starts this season. The talented left-hander has allowed just three earned runs over his last 25 innings of work away from <st1:place><st1:placeName>Citizens</st1:placeName><st1:placeName>Bank</st1:placeName><st1:placeType>Park</st1:placeType></st1:place>. EDGE: PHILLIES <o:p></o:p>

<st1:City><st1:place>Milwaukee</st1:place></st1:City> right-hander <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Dave</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Bush</st2:Sn></st1:personName> is 6-5 with a 4.24 ERA in 12 home outings this season. He’s walked just 12 batters and struck out 51 in 70 innings of work. SLIGHT EDGE: BREWERS <o:p></o:p>

Bush hasn’t recorded a decision in three starts versus Philadelphia, giving up 10 earned runs and 18 hits over 16 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: PHILLIES

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The OVER is <st1:date Month="10" Day="4" Year="2002">10-4-2</st1:date> in the Phillies last 16 games versus the NL Central.

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<st1:City><st1:place>Boston</st1:place></st1:City> Red Sox at <st2:Sn><st1:City><st1:place>Seattle</st1:place></st1:City></st2:Sn> Mariners (<st1:time Hour="22" Minute="5">10:05 PM ET</st1:time>)

<st1:City><st1:place>Boston</st1:place></st1:City>’s <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Daisuke</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Matsuzaka</st2:Sn></st1:personName> has gone 0-1 with a 4.95 ERA in three career starts versus <st2:Sn><st1:City><st1:place>Seattle</st1:place></st1:City></st2:Sn>. The Japanese-import has failed to surrender a home run in 20 innings against them. SLIGHT EDGE: MARINERS <o:p></o:p>

Matsuzaka will make his third straight start on the road, as the right-hander has allowed just two earned runs and 12 hits in his last 13 1/3 innings away from <st1:place><st1:placeName>Fenway</st1:placeName><st1:placeType>Park</st1:placeType></st1:place>. EDGE: RED SOX

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Mariners left-hander <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Jarrod</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Washburn</st2:Sn></st1:personName> is an even 3-3 with a 4.66 ERA in 10 career starts versus <st1:City><st1:place>Boston</st1:place></st1:City>. He’s allowed 83 base runners to reach base in just 58 innings of work against the Red Sox. SLIGHT EDGE: RED SOX <o:p></o:p>

Washburn has been very effective in 15 nighttime starts, posting a 7-3 record and 3.21 ERA. EDGE: MARINERS

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The UNDER is 9-2 in Matsuzaka’s last 11 starts.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 PM ET)

Arizona right-hander Livan Hernandez has posted a dismal 7-12 record and 4.41 ERA in 25 career starts against Los Angeles. He’s made just one start versus the Dodgers in 2007, limiting them to on earned run and six hits over six innings. SLIGHT EDGE: DODGERS

<st2:Sn>Hernandez</st2:Sn> is 2-5 with a 5.43 ERA in 11 road starts this season. The veteran right-hander has surrendered 11 home runs in just 66 1/3 innings away from <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Chase</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Field</st2:Sn></st1:personName>. EDGE: DODGERS


<o:p></o:p><st1:City><st1:place>Los Angeles</st1:place></st1:City> right-hander <st1:personName><st2:GivenName>Derek</st2:GivenName><st2:Sn>Lowe</st2:Sn></st1:personName> is a disappointing 2-5 with a 4.62 ERA in 10 career starts against <st1:State><st1:place>Arizona</st1:place></st1:State>. He suffered a 2-0 loss to the Diamondbacks on June 27, allowing one earned run and five hits over 6 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: D-BACKS

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Lowe has been terrible since the All-Star break, allowing 10 earned runs and 22 hits in just 14 innings of work. EDGE: D-BACKS

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The Dodgers are 2-9 in their last 11 Saturday starts.

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