By now, one thing is obvious: someone else ought to be handling the game threads.
I'm 0-5 on this shift, and it's not a good feeling...
There is plenty to be excited about tonight, though. In Washington, Francisco Liriano faces Stephen Strasburg; enough said. In Arlington, Matt Garza makes his Ranger debut; he'll be opposed by Andy Pettitte. Miami's Jacob Turner, who's riding a 2.44 ERA through nine starts, faces a stern test at Coors Field against a tough lineup and a tough opponent in Colorado ace Jorge de la Rosa. The Junior Lake Show continues in Phoenix - the Cubs' talented new centerfielder is 12/23 with two homers and a few flashes of defensive brilliance. He and the Cubs get to face Ian Kennedy. And the Giants will ride the resurgent Chad Gaudin at home against Cincinnati artiste Mike Leake, who's having a career year himself.
Or you could root for the home team. Even if you've thrown in the towel (join the club), Esmil Rogers remains watchable. The hitters get to face LA's newest hired gun, perennial FIP star/BABIP whipping boy Ricky Nolasco.
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