Friday: 4-3, + 1 unit
Baltimore. ML. One unit. The Yankees seem to be in a prolonged slump, and could continue until the end of the season. They have age issues, injury issues, fielding issues and starting pitching issues. Right now the Orioles look like the better team. Chen can match up well with Phelps as can the Baltimore BP. The Orioles have played the Yankees tough all year, and it's possible the Yankees are regressing to their true level as the season goes on.
Chicago Cubs. ML. First 5 IPs. One unit. Lincecum has struggled on the road all year. The Cubs are hitting better pitchers than him lately. Germano has average stuff, but knows how to pitch and change speeds. The Giants are streaky and could be in one of their poor hitting ones right now. They didn't exactly kill it in Houston vs. their dreadful pitching, or yesterday vs. Volstad. Cubs at home playing for some pride.
Baltimore. ML. One unit. The Yankees seem to be in a prolonged slump, and could continue until the end of the season. They have age issues, injury issues, fielding issues and starting pitching issues. Right now the Orioles look like the better team. Chen can match up well with Phelps as can the Baltimore BP. The Orioles have played the Yankees tough all year, and it's possible the Yankees are regressing to their true level as the season goes on.
Chicago Cubs. ML. First 5 IPs. One unit. Lincecum has struggled on the road all year. The Cubs are hitting better pitchers than him lately. Germano has average stuff, but knows how to pitch and change speeds. The Giants are streaky and could be in one of their poor hitting ones right now. They didn't exactly kill it in Houston vs. their dreadful pitching, or yesterday vs. Volstad. Cubs at home playing for some pride.