The Orioles are currently up 2-0, thanks in large part to their bats but also the ineptness of Detroit set-up men Joba Chamberlain and Joakim Soria. I'm thinking, along with everyone else, that Brad Ausmus is a fool for not keeping Anibal Sanchez in for the 8th inning, but plenty of blame should go to the GM for constructing that bullpen. Their bench depth is almost non-existent, Miguel Cabrera has a monster contract, they gave up Fister for pennies and aside from Soria, whose pitches are looking terrible, they did nothing to improve their bullpen this summer. I think Dave Dombrowski should be on a burning hot seat.
The Giants just won against the Nationals today 3-2, and it's looking like that could be a good series. Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg gave up eight hits in five innings, and the bullpen allowed only four the rest of the way. With the post-season experience the Giants have under their belt, this is the worst matchup the Nationals could be hoping for, and I'm thinking they might take the series from the Nationals.
LAD/STL is currently in progress. I also missed most of the KC/LAA game as I was at the Orioles game and wasn't home until late, but KC is a tough matchup for anyone. Even with Ned Yost behind the bench, they've managed to find their way into the playoffs and find success. LAA has a tough matchup against Ventura tonight, and I think they need to pull out a win before heading to KC.
The Giants just won against the Nationals today 3-2, and it's looking like that could be a good series. Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg gave up eight hits in five innings, and the bullpen allowed only four the rest of the way. With the post-season experience the Giants have under their belt, this is the worst matchup the Nationals could be hoping for, and I'm thinking they might take the series from the Nationals.
LAD/STL is currently in progress. I also missed most of the KC/LAA game as I was at the Orioles game and wasn't home until late, but KC is a tough matchup for anyone. Even with Ned Yost behind the bench, they've managed to find their way into the playoffs and find success. LAA has a tough matchup against Ventura tonight, and I think they need to pull out a win before heading to KC.
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