Paul Byrd has pitched much better than a 2-3 record. 3.61 ERAand 5 walks in 8 starts and 47 innings. However, 22 strikeouts doesn't look very impressive. I know that he is definitely not a strikeout pitcher, but averaging lass than 3 K's a start is kind of sad. Vazquez has been pitching well this season as well. 3.53 ERA, 58 K's, 12 walks in his 9 starts and 58.2 innings. So on paper, another pitchers duel and I'm guessing the Indians will not wake up again. Aubrey is starting at first, so I'm excited for that, however 1B/DH is not as much of necessity as other positions. And I'm hoping Carlos Quentin figures out that he's Carlos Quentin that the diamond backs gave up on and not the all-star who's leading the AL in HR. The White Sox are similar to the indians in the fact that their "stars" are playing like utility players. Swisher has a .208 average, Konerko a .215, Thome a .206, O. Cabrera a .219. They have Quentin, Dye and Pierzynski playing well where the Indians just have Ben and Victor. This could be another snoozefest tonight with a max of 4 runs scored. Here's to hoping that Byrd can out pitch Vazquez.
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