Boston is 6-0 vs. Baltimore this season. Baltimore is 2-12 as an underdog of +100 to +150.
00:05 GMT Texas @ NY Yankees
Mussina has started the first quarter of the season by putting up just about the best numbers of his career, a 6-1 record with a 2.56 ERA. The Moose should have things all his own way toni! ght as he is facing Kevin Millwood with his 3-3 record and 5.13 ERA. The Yankees have won 8 straight and 10 out of the last 11 against the Rangers.
01:05 GMT San Francisco @ Houston
Although the Giants have had success at Minute Maid Park (11-4 since 2002), they are a team under pressure to perform. Bonds is homerless over his last six games and is without a hit in his last 15 at-bats, however, al that may not matter as he is doubtful for tonight's game. If not's not bad enough, Alou is out also, which could be more of a major factor taking into consideration the short porch in left field.
Brad Hennessey makes his first start since May 4th which is never favourable for a pitcher starting after such a long break. Buchholz opposes for the Sto's and he's started strong, posting a 1.93 ERA in his first four starts. Admitterly, he got lit up in his last start (4.1 IP / 12 H / 8 ERs), but I am always prepared to give a guy another chance. Buchhol! z has pitched very well at home (two starts and one relief ap! pearance), allowing just five hits and two ERs in 17 innings (1.06 ERA).
Houston is 11-1 this year when the total is 9 to 9.5 runs including 8-1 at home. Giants are scoring only 3.9 rpg on the road this year. Giants have a poor bullpen with a 5.91 ERA overall and a 5.98 ERA on the road this season. Houston is 16-5 at home this year which is the best home record in all of baseball. |