The Rangers are on the verge of a sweep. I had to wait until today to see who exactly is starting. I had checked several websites and each one had different starters. This morning, everyone is on the same page.
I may change some in the National League, but I do an all Rangers ticket for the American League. I am certain that Davis will not go... or Andrus, Saltalamacchia, and Murphy. Cruz might go as a reserve. Hamilton is in some gray area right now as he hasn't played up to the standard of last season and now he is injured. I would think Young and Kinsler are givens, whether as a starter or a reserve. If I could vote for a pitcher, I would say that Millwood is on the inside track right now to make the All-Star team. Still, a lot can change over the next month...
Vicente Padilla (1-1, 8.27 ERA) will take the ball for Texas on Thursday after his scheduled start Wednesday was postponed due to rain. The A’s and Rangers will make up the game May 29 as part of a doubleheader. Padilla yielded four runs and seven hits in a season-high 6 2-3 innings during his last start, not getting a decision in a 5-4 win over Baltimore on Friday. The A’s will counter Padilla with Dallas Braden. Wednesday’s scheduled starter, Josh Outman, was pushed back to Sunday at Seattle. Braden (2-2, 2.52) will try for his second straight win after beating Tampa Bay 5-2 on Saturday. He allowed one run and four hits in 5 2-3 innings. Braden is 0-2 with a 5.12 ERA in six appearances against Texas. The left-hander said he tweaked his groin during that outing, but is not overly concerned about any lingering effects.
The Angels are moving up... and Seattle is moving down. Interesting...
Forecast: Padilla is getting more and more on target. Braden looks to have a bit of a tough time with Texas. I think that trend will hold true in this game, especially when you look at the intangibles. Score: 7-4, Rangers.
1 Random Thoughts:
the Spurs are history, and the Rangers have the same record as the Yankees. Things could be worse. :-)
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