Two big games take place in Florida tonight. The Twins face the Rays in game two of their four game series. Nick Blackburn faces Edwin Jackson. In his first full season in the majors, Blackburn appears to be hitting a wall. Since the start of August his ERA stands at 4.36. He's allowed 63 hits in 53 2/3 innings. Jackson is one of the few Rays pitchers who performs better on the road. It's not clear why his ERA is higher at home, however, since his BA/OBA/Slug are all lower at Tropicana Field.

In Miami, the Marlins open a three game series against the Phillies, who lead Florida by 5 1/2 games. Florida needs a sweep to get back in the NL East race. Brett Myers gets the ball for Philadelphia. The Marlins hung four runs on Myers on 9/10, despite Brett allowing one walk and striking out nine. It was the most runs Myers allowed since his return from the minor leagues. Josh Johnson's mid-season return helped stabilize the Florida rotation. He's already faced the Phillies twice, positng a 1.42 ERA against them in 12 2/3 innings of work despite giving up 12 hits and seven walks.

The Cubs can clinch the division with a win and a Brewers loss.

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