Gameday Discussion for 7/15/10

[fish7718]

Brewers @ Braves 7:10pm

 

Bush (4-6)

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Dave Bush (4-6, 4.14)

 

Since getting roughed up for seven runs in just one-third of an inning in Minnesota on May 21, Bush has gone 3-1 with a 3.37 ERA, with six quality starts. Bush's performance lately has been as good as it has been since suffering a triceps injury in June 2009.

 

Jurrjens (1-3)

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Jair Jurrjens (1-3, 5.40)

 

Jurrjens has pitched well since returning from a two-month stint on the disabled list with a left hamstring injury. In two starts, he's allowed four runs on just eight hits over 11 combined innings, but he has shown some command issues with five walks.

 

Rangers @ Red Sox 7:10pm

 

Hunter (5-0)

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Tommy Hunter (5-0, 2.34)

 

In his last start against the Orioles, Hunter earned the no-decision after pitching six innings while giving up three runs on seven hits with a career-high seven strikeouts. Hunter has two career starts against the Red Sox, going 1-1 with a 11.74 ERA in only 7 2/3 innings.

 

Wakefield (3-7)

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Tim Wakefield (3-7, 5.22)

 

Wakefield has struggled at Fenway this season, going 1-4 with a 5.89 ERA. He didn't have much command in his last start, walking six and allowing four hits and six runs over 5 2/3 innings in a loss. Wakefield is 3-7 with a 5.12 ERA as a starter this season.

 

Phillies @ Cubs 8:05pm

 

Moyer (9-8)

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Jamie Moyer (9-8, 4.51)

 

A year ago at this time, left-hander Jamie Moyer's spot in the Phillies' rotation appeared shaky at best. That proved true as right-hander Pedro Martinez replaced him in August. But Moyer has done a better job, solidifying his spot in 2010.

 

Dempster (7-7)

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Ryan Dempster (7-7, 3.61)

 

In his final start of the season's first half, Dempster allowed three D-backs runs on eight hits and fanned six over five innings. He threw just 98 pitches, but that was by design: Lou Piniella said it was the prudent thing to do, given the righty's long lay-off.

White Sox @ Twins 8:10pm

 

Danks (8-7)

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John Danks (8-7, 3.29)

 

Danks briefly flirted with history in his last start, holding the Angels hitless for six innings until Reggie Willits lined a single up the middle for the Angels' first hit of the ballgame. It didn't matter, however, as Danks pitched a shutout to win 1-0.

 

Slowey (8-5)

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Kevin Slowey (8-5, 4.64)

 

Slowey has been scuffling of late, like many of the Twins starters. But he threw two perfect innings in relief during the club's last series before the All-Star break on his usual side session day.

Dodgers @ Cardinals 8:15pm

 

Kershaw (9-4)

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Clayton Kershaw (9-4, 2.96)

 

What Kershaw can do in the second half should be one of the most exciting Dodgers storylines. In his last first-half start, he allowed no walks for the second time in three starts, and in his career. In five career starts against St. Louis, he has a .189 average against.

 

Carpenter (9-3)

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Chris Carpenter (9-3, 3.29)

 

All-Star Chris Carpenter went into the break having dropped two straight starts after winning his previous five decisions, so he'll be looking to get back on track against a Dodgers team that he blanked on six hits over seven innings in a June 8 no-decision.

Mariners @ Angels @ 10:05

 

Fister (3-4)

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Doug Fister (3-4, 3.09)

 

The rookie right-hander is gradually returning to his early-season form, relying on an over-the-top motion that creates movement on his pitches and frustration for the hitters. He held the Royals to one run over six innings in his last outing.

 

Pineiro (9-6)

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Joel Pineiro (9-6, 3.95)

 

The Angels' key offseason acquisition, Pineiro finished with wins in his final six decisions of the first half, emerging as a front-end starter behind ace Jered Weaver. Pineiro has been effective mixing in his other pitches along with his bread-and-butter sinker.

 

Mets @ Giants 10:15pm

 

Dickey (6-2)

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R.A. Dickey (6-2, 2.77)

 

Dickey will be looking to get back to winning games. The knuckleballer has lost two of his past three starts, and the Mets lost all three times. Dickey had previously won six consecutive outings.

 

Lincecum (9-4)

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Tim Lincecum (9-4, 3.16)

 

Lincecum finished the half on a high note, allowing one run on four hits in seven innings at Milwaukee in a 15-2 victory. The NL leader in strikeouts fanned 10 in the game, marking the fifth time this season he has reached double digits, and the 24th time in his career.

[Cobb]

Thanks for posting it man!

 

I'm super excited to see how we do with Gonzalez in the line-up. Now let's get the second half started the right way.