The Braves try to earn a split with the Diamondbacks this afternoon as Brandon Webb faces Jair Jurrjens. A win today for Webb would give him ten in two months, just the pace needed for 30 on the year. Webb's been especially effective on the road this season, posting a 1.85 ERA. His one loss, however, did come away from home. Jurrjens leads the majors in fewest home runs allowed per nine innings, with Webb among the leaders also.

The Dodgers and Cubs are fighting for division titles and meet for battle in the windy city. Chad Billingsley takes the hill for Los Angeles with a good ERA and a so-so record. Billingsley stands second to Edinson Volquez in K per 9 in the majors. He'll face Ryan Dempster. He's pitched about the same number of innings as last season, but gave up half the home runs.

Over their last 10 games the White Sox and Indians own opposite records, with Chicago 8-2 to Cleveland's 2-8. With the Indians 4 1/2 games back in the Central, this is an important series for them to get back in the race. Javier Vazquez takes on Paul Byrd. Like his teammate, Jose Contreras, Javier gained control of the long ball this year, allowing just four home runs so far. Byrd has the opposite problem, as he's allowed eleven home runs so far this year, more like his 2002 season with Kansas City.

Enjoy!

Get all your MLB baseball odds at Bodog Sportsbook!