Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
June 25, 2004
Games of the Day

It's the weekend of the interleague rivalries as MLB tries to take advantage of natural matchups wherever they can. One of the better matchups tonight takes place at Yankee Stadium, where Al Leiter faces Brad Halsey. Leiter was once the up-and coming Yankee lefty. Now Leiter is a big part of the year of the old pitcher, while Halsey is the young left-hander who may end up traded for hitting.

Carlos Beltran (I'm assuming he's going to play) will try to derail John Wasdin's resurection in Texas. Wasdin did not pitch in 2002, and last season had a 23.40 ERA in five innings. He'll be opposed by Wade Miller who has allowed 1 earned run in his last three starts. If you asked most people at the start of the season which Texas team would be in first and which would be struggling, this is not the answer you would have received.

Finally, in the battle of the Bay, the Giants drive across the bridge to visit the Athletics. Jason Schmidt will face Barry Zito. Schmidt is one of the few youngsters vying for the NL Cy Young award this year. :-) He's struck out 38 while walking only 8 in June. Zito has been hurt by the long ball this year. Twelve HR allowed already is high for him. Lefties have hit him well in 2004, so we'll see how Barry does tonight.

Enjoy!


Posted by David Pinto at 02:55 PM | Games | TrackBack (0)
Comments

i still try and see the natural rivalry that exists between san diego and seattle

sun vs rain? which is more powerful?

just dont get it

Posted by: Brandon at June 25, 2004 09:48 PM