Lackey and Beckett, Snakes and Braves
It kills me that I keep having to list the Red Sox and Yankees in these things, but that’s the way the money bounces. Happy Friday, folks!
American League
- Angels at Red Sox, 4:05 p.m. PT — This is the second game of a day-night doubleheader and features not only the AL’s two best teams but also a matchup of Cy Young contenders John Lackey and Josh Beckett. If you like offense, you might also want to tune into the first game, which starts at 10:05 a.m. PT. Ervin Santana goes for the Angels. Opponents are batting .341/.416/.626 against Santana away from Anaheim. That’s roughly 2000-2002 era Vlad Guerrero.
National League
- Diamondbacks at Braves, 4:35 p.m. PT — Playoff implications, Cy Young award candidate, and… um… Lance Cormier. Okay, forget that last one. Arizona is a remarkable 27-16 in 1-run games this year. People keep trying to write off the Snakes, but it’s not going to happen. Brandon Webb is enjoying another fantastic season. He should have more than 12 wins the way he’s been pitching. I still shudder to think what the Diamondbacks are capable of doing if they ever get consistent production out of anyone in their lineup. Facing Cormier, who has allowed eight (!) home runs in 12 2/3 innings this season might help.
One game: Duh, Lackey and Beckett…
[Update: Lackey ended up starting Game 1 and got shelled. The Red Sox jumped out to a 7-1 lead, and it’s now 7-4 in the sixth. If they can hang onto win, you’ve got to like their chances for the sweep with Beckett going up against Santana.]
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