June 23, 2007
Games of the Day
Chien-Ming Wang and Matt Morris face off with identical 7-4 records and nearly identical ERAs in San Francisco this afternoon. Wang should prove a challenge for Bonds as the Yankees righty owns the lowest HR per 9 IP in the majors since the start of 2005. Morris matches well against the predominantly left-handed Yankees lineup, as he's allowed a mere .287 OBA against left-handed batters this season.
The more successful New York team sends Orlando Hernandez against Oakland's Joe Blanton later on the opposite coast. Blanton's hits allowed go way up when he leaves Oakland, accounting for his 5.22 road ERA. Hernandez pitched much better than his 3-3 record, but the Mets have only score 25 runs when El Duque is in the game.
There's always the chance for a good pitching matchup in Anaheim, and the Pirates and Angels don't disappoint. Ian Snell brings his 2.63 ERA to town. He's another righty that shuts down lefties, and they have an OPS of .601 against Ian. Kelvim Escobar also enters with an ERA under three. He's allowed just four home runs in 88 innings this season, tied with Chad Gaudin for best HR per 9 in the American League.
Enjoy!
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