June 29, 2008
Games of the Day
The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided falling under .500 with a win against the Marlins Saturday night. They'll try to extend that to two games over as they send Dan Haren against Scott Olsen. Haren's cut his walks allowed per nine innings from a great 2.2 in 2007 to a fantastic 1.5 in 2008. Olsen reduced his hits allowed versus 2007. Last season Scott allowed a .315 batting average. This year, with a .237 BA allowed, his .307 OBA is even lower than last season's BA.
Ben Sheets and Kevin Slowey hook up in Minnesota as the Brewers try to make it two in a row over the Twins. Sheets traded walks for home runs in June versus May. Last month, he allowed seven home runs and two walks. So far in June he's given up two home runs while walking eight. Starting with his win against Milwaukee on 6/13, Slowey's pitched three good games in a row, allowing three earned runs in 22 innings while striking out 16 and walking two.
The Dodgers try to win a game with a hit today, but they'll have a tough time as John Lackey takes the hill against Derek Lowe. Part of Lackey's success this season comes from demolishing left-handed batters. For his career through 2007, lefties hit Lackey a bit better than righties.
This season, lefties aren't even hitting the Mendoza line against Lackey. Left-handed batters are picking up few hits, few walks, and very little power.
Lowe's ERA is about a run better in Dodger Stadium than on the road this season, but that hasn't translated into more wins for the pitcher. He's just 4-3 at home. Lowe has allowed eight stolen bases in ten attempts this season, so look for the Angels to run.
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