June 22, 2007
Games of the Day
It's old man Friday as five pitchers age 40+ take the mound tonight. Kenny Rogers returns to action after nearly half a season on the DL against fellow quadragenarian John Smoltz. Rogers was last seen not allowing a run in three post season starts. Smoltz, a month over 40 continues to do what he's done for most of his career, strike out a ton of batters while not walking many.
If younger stars are your style, you might like the Cleveland/Washington matchup featuring Fausto Carmona and Micah Bowie. Bowie keeps the opposition's batting average low (.214) but allows a good number of home runs (7 in 47 2/3 innings). Carmona is showing his best control of the season this month, walking just three batters in 27 June innings.
Masters of movement meet mere miles from Mexico as Matsuzaka and Maddux match mound mettle. Dice-K is putting it all together in June, posting a 1.80 ERA in three starts. Unfortunately, he's been stuck with a 1-2 record. Maddux takes full advantage of Petco Park. He's 5-1 there with a 2.75 ERA.
Enjoy!
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