Game 61: Rangers vs. Indians

This is a long four game series. And here is Cliff Lee. I spared you on the old guy in the barber shop quartet picture. The start where Cliff Lee lost to the Reds (mentioned in a previous post) is the only time Lee did not pitch 6 innings or more and the only time he grabbed a loss. Since his win over the Rangers, he grabbed another win over the Royals. His ERA is now 5.80 against the Rangers and he has a 4-2 record. He is 2-2 in Arlington with an 8.06 ERA in the Texas heat. Yeah, he doesn't do all that well here.
Cliff Lee saved the Indians from getting swept in Cleveland. Now he goes up against Millwood in Arlington. He comes in with a 8-1 record. Millwood has an even 3-3 record and he dominated in his return start from the DL. This could be a competitive game of baseball on a Wednesday night.

Millwood did not have any walks in his previous starts. He acted like he owned the game... and in a way, he did. Cleveland hits a .230 off Millwood and in his career, Milly is 2-1 in three starts. It is almost like this would be a candidate game for a "no-no". Millwood already owns one no-hitter in his career... just saying.

Indians to Watch:

• Jamey Carroll: 5-11 (455 BA); 1 double
• Victor Martinez: 4-8 (500 BA); 1 double

As a team, the Indians are 18-67 (269 BA) and sport 6 doubles, 1 HR, and 7 RBI off of Millwood. I really like the Rangers chances on this one.

Forecast: Like I said... I like the Rangers chances. Millwood goes 7+ innings, working his way to a second straight victory since his return from the DL. Score: 4-1, Rangers.

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