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    Rangers team total over 5.5 runs
    I still remember last season when Texas scored 30 runs in one game. BUrres pitched briefly in that game and was tagged for 8 runs in 2/3 of an inning. The orioles did sweep the mariners over the weekend. The orioles won three one run games. THe bullpen was used frequently in that series. Texas may end up scoring at least ten runs in this game. Burres is not a quality starting pitcher and the bullpen may be due for a let down.

    Phillies team total over 4.5 Runs
    Oliver Perez struggled with his control against the phillies in 2007. He gave up 18 walks, 12 hits, 8 Runs in only 13 1/3 innings in 3 starts against the phillies. Perez is 1-3 lifetime vs Phillies and has given up 34 hits, 37 walks, and 26 runs in only 42.2 innings. WHIP, walks hits innings pitched, is 1.66 for Perez vs the Phillies. The Mets bullpen is also suspect and was rather hit hard by the phillies last year.

    Yankees Under 5 runs
    Bannister is one of most underrated pitchers in the AL. He pitched a gem against the tigers last week. Bannister pitched very well in 2007. He did not pitch well in his only start against the yankees. Bannister had won four in a row before the yankees beat him 11-5. Bannister gave up 7 runs in 5 innings. This was his worst outing for 2007. THe yankees are struggling offensively and it will continue in KC tommorrow. The weather forecast is a cold day in KC tommorrow and that makes the under more favorable.

    Diamondbacks U 4.5 Runs
    Chad Billingsley is 4-1 lifetime against the dbacks. In 34.1 innings, Chad has given up 30 hits, 13 walks and only 9 runs for an era of 2.36. This may be a pitchers duel as Doug Davis will be pitching for the Diamondbacks.

    Mariners Over 4.5 runs
    Matt Garza struggled against the mariners in 2007. Garza was 1-1 with a 9.64 era against the mariners while he was with the twins. Garza gave up 18 hits, 10 runs, 2 walks, 4 homeruns in only 9.1 innings. Its only a matter time before the mariners start scoring in bunches.

    Reds Over 4 Runs
    Jeff SUppan is overrated and has not pitched will in his career against the big red machine. He is 3-2 lifetime against the reds. In 64 innings against the reds, Suppan has given 74 hits, 44 runs, and 27 walks for a WHIP of 1.58. Adam Dunn is 11 for 20, with 5 doubles, homerun and 8 walks. KEn Griffey Jr is 12 for 31, with 2 doubles, 5 homeruns, 3 walks and 12 RBI's. Joey Votto is 2 for 4 with a grandslam vs Suppan. The reds should be able to score 4 runs with relative ease.
    Last edited by tab; 04-08-08 at 01:59 AM. Reason: corr

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