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Texas lefty Derek Holland has had some success against the Boston Red Sox in his career ? can he get a win over the struggling Sox in the series finale at Fenway Park on Wednesday night? Bet on Rangers-Red Sox and every game at WagerWeb.com.
Minnesota at NY Yankees ? Twins RHP Jason Marquis (first start) vs. Yankees RHP Hiroki Kuroda (1-1., 2.63): After making two starts with Double-A New Britain, Marquis is set to make his Twins debut in his home state of New York. Marquis missed two weeks of Spring Training tending to his 7-year-old daughter, Reese, who was injured in a bicycle accident. ? Kuroda was sharp in his Yankee Stadium debut on Friday, hurling eight-plus innings of scoreless five-hit ball vs. the Angels, walking two and fanning six. It was a positive sign that when Kuroda?s stuff is right, he can succeed in the AL.
Tampa Bay at Toronto ? Rays LHP David Price (1-1, 4.82) vs. Jays RHP Brandon Morrow (0-0, 2.57): Price took his first loss of the season Friday afternoon against the Red Sox when he allowed three earned runs on four hits and three walks in three innings. He is 9-2 with a 2.06 ERA in 12 career starts against Toronto. ? Morrow walked away with his second no-decision of the season after allowing four runs in his last outing. He enters his next start against the Rays with a 2.57 ERA, while holding opposing hitters to a .152 average over 14 innings this season.
Texas at Boston ? Rangers LHP Derek Holland (1-0, 3.38) vs. Red Sox RHP Josh Beckett (1-1, 5.68): Holland beat the Mariners, 5-3, for his first victory on Thursday, holding them to two runs in 7 1/3 innings. He is 2-1 with a 2.95 ERA in three starts against the Red Sox in his career. ? The righty is coming off a stellar performance vs. the Rays, allowing five hits and one run over eight innings. After giving up five homers in his first start, Beckett didn?t allow any vs. Tampa Bay. In eight starts vs. Texas, Beckett is 3-2.
Baltimore at Chicago White Sox ? Orioles RHP Tommy Hunter (1-0, 2.77) vs. White Sox RHP Jake Peavy (1-0, 3.55): A workhorse, Hunter battled through Friday?s game in Toronto, helping the Orioles pick up the win. The 25-year-old righty gave up a career-high four home runs, resulting in four earned runs over six innings. ? Friday?s home-opening dominance of the Tigers looked more like the Cy Young San Diego version of Peavy than the one battling injuries in Chicago. He fanned eight, using his fastball and offspeed pitches with equal success.
Detroit at Kansas City ? Tigers RHP Max Scherzer (0-1, 10.38) vs. Royals RHP Luke Hochevar (1-1, 7.84): Scherzer struck out 11 White Sox over six innings last Friday in Chicago, but took the loss with three runs allowed. He looked much improved from the command struggles of his season debut, and changed speeds much more effectively, both good signs. ? Hochevar took a line drive to the foot near the ankle area during Friday?s home opener and had to leave the game. X-rays were negative but he remained sore on Saturday. If Hochevar is unable to pitch Wednesday, Everett Teaford will take his place on the hill.
Oakland at LA Angels ? A?s RHP Bartolo Colon (2-1, 3.72) vs. Angels RHP Ervin Santana (0-2, 7.71): Colon was superb in his last start, firing seven shutout innings against the Mariners on Friday, marking the second time in three starts he has pitched at least seven frames. He is 8-5 with a 3.69 ERA in 18 career starts vs. his former Angels team. ? Santana gave up five runs in six innings against the Yankees on Friday, with most of the damage coming in a three-run, 28-pitch first inning. The 29-year-old is now 0-2 to start a season for the fourth straight year.
Cleveland at Seattle ? Indians RHP Derek Lowe (2-0, 1.98) vs. Mariners LHP Jason Vargas (1-1, 3.44): Lowe surrendered 11 hits over 6 2/3 innings in his last start in Kansas City, but limited the damage to just three runs. Known for his sinker, Lowe went to more cutters to offset Kansas City?s aggressive hitters. ? Vargas was strong in three road starts and now goes home to Safeco Field, where he?s 16-15 with a 3.63 ERA. The lefty excels when spotting his fastball and mixing his offspeed pitches, which he?s done well so far against Texas and Oakland.
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Texas lefty Derek Holland has had some success against the Boston Red Sox in his career ? can he get a win over the struggling Sox in the series finale at Fenway Park on Wednesday night? Bet on Rangers-Red Sox and every game at WagerWeb.com.
Minnesota at NY Yankees ? Twins RHP Jason Marquis (first start) vs. Yankees RHP Hiroki Kuroda (1-1., 2.63): After making two starts with Double-A New Britain, Marquis is set to make his Twins debut in his home state of New York. Marquis missed two weeks of Spring Training tending to his 7-year-old daughter, Reese, who was injured in a bicycle accident. ? Kuroda was sharp in his Yankee Stadium debut on Friday, hurling eight-plus innings of scoreless five-hit ball vs. the Angels, walking two and fanning six. It was a positive sign that when Kuroda?s stuff is right, he can succeed in the AL.
Tampa Bay at Toronto ? Rays LHP David Price (1-1, 4.82) vs. Jays RHP Brandon Morrow (0-0, 2.57): Price took his first loss of the season Friday afternoon against the Red Sox when he allowed three earned runs on four hits and three walks in three innings. He is 9-2 with a 2.06 ERA in 12 career starts against Toronto. ? Morrow walked away with his second no-decision of the season after allowing four runs in his last outing. He enters his next start against the Rays with a 2.57 ERA, while holding opposing hitters to a .152 average over 14 innings this season.
Texas at Boston ? Rangers LHP Derek Holland (1-0, 3.38) vs. Red Sox RHP Josh Beckett (1-1, 5.68): Holland beat the Mariners, 5-3, for his first victory on Thursday, holding them to two runs in 7 1/3 innings. He is 2-1 with a 2.95 ERA in three starts against the Red Sox in his career. ? The righty is coming off a stellar performance vs. the Rays, allowing five hits and one run over eight innings. After giving up five homers in his first start, Beckett didn?t allow any vs. Tampa Bay. In eight starts vs. Texas, Beckett is 3-2.
Baltimore at Chicago White Sox ? Orioles RHP Tommy Hunter (1-0, 2.77) vs. White Sox RHP Jake Peavy (1-0, 3.55): A workhorse, Hunter battled through Friday?s game in Toronto, helping the Orioles pick up the win. The 25-year-old righty gave up a career-high four home runs, resulting in four earned runs over six innings. ? Friday?s home-opening dominance of the Tigers looked more like the Cy Young San Diego version of Peavy than the one battling injuries in Chicago. He fanned eight, using his fastball and offspeed pitches with equal success.
Detroit at Kansas City ? Tigers RHP Max Scherzer (0-1, 10.38) vs. Royals RHP Luke Hochevar (1-1, 7.84): Scherzer struck out 11 White Sox over six innings last Friday in Chicago, but took the loss with three runs allowed. He looked much improved from the command struggles of his season debut, and changed speeds much more effectively, both good signs. ? Hochevar took a line drive to the foot near the ankle area during Friday?s home opener and had to leave the game. X-rays were negative but he remained sore on Saturday. If Hochevar is unable to pitch Wednesday, Everett Teaford will take his place on the hill.
Oakland at LA Angels ? A?s RHP Bartolo Colon (2-1, 3.72) vs. Angels RHP Ervin Santana (0-2, 7.71): Colon was superb in his last start, firing seven shutout innings against the Mariners on Friday, marking the second time in three starts he has pitched at least seven frames. He is 8-5 with a 3.69 ERA in 18 career starts vs. his former Angels team. ? Santana gave up five runs in six innings against the Yankees on Friday, with most of the damage coming in a three-run, 28-pitch first inning. The 29-year-old is now 0-2 to start a season for the fourth straight year.
Cleveland at Seattle ? Indians RHP Derek Lowe (2-0, 1.98) vs. Mariners LHP Jason Vargas (1-1, 3.44): Lowe surrendered 11 hits over 6 2/3 innings in his last start in Kansas City, but limited the damage to just three runs. Known for his sinker, Lowe went to more cutters to offset Kansas City?s aggressive hitters. ? Vargas was strong in three road starts and now goes home to Safeco Field, where he?s 16-15 with a 3.63 ERA. The lefty excels when spotting his fastball and mixing his offspeed pitches, which he?s done well so far against Texas and Oakland.
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