June 20, 2007
Games of the Day
Dan Haren tries to subtract from his league leading ERA today as he faces the Cincinnati Reds in Oakland. Dan continues to dominate left-handed batters, who post a .215 OBA and slugging percentage against Haren. The Reds send Matt Belisle to the mound. Matt does a great job of keeping batters off base via the walk, but he ends up allowing too many hits, and two many long hits.
In Arizona, two good young pitchers face off as the Devil Rays send James Shields against Micah Owings. Shields has been hit a bit harder lately, giving up five home runs in 20 1/3 June innings. Owings has allowed just four home runs all season, and they've all come at Chase Field.
Last night Mussina and Fogg duel in Colorado, and today Pettitte and Francis may give us another one. Pettitte did not make it to Coors with the Astros, but his one time starting there for the Yankees did not go well. Francis got off to a rough start, but he's 5-2 since the start of May with a 2.27 ERA.
Finally, the JG-Men battle it out in San Diego as Jeremy Guthrie takes on Justin Germano. The undefeated Padres pitcher allows his defense to help him out as he strikes out few and walks fewer. Guthrie is becoming the new poster child for no-decisions. In nine starts, he's posted a 1.71 ERA, but only has a 2-1 record to show for it.
Enjoy!
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