Saturday, April 14, 2007
Things to watch in this afternoon's games
KC vs. BALThe Royals had 15 runners in scoring position in yesterday's game, but had only one hit and did not score in such a situation.
FLA vs. ATL
The Marlins are 11-28 in Atlanta since the start of the 2003 season, and have not won back-to-back games in Atlanta during that stretch.
Alejandro De Aza is the first Marlin to start his career with an 8-game hitting streak.
The Marlins have made only 2 errors this season, both on April 6th vs. PHI. They have a 6 game errorless streak going into today's game.
The Braves have only forced two double plays this season, the lowest total in the majors.
MIL vs. STL
The Cardinals starting pitchers have combined for a 2.86 ERA this season, 3rd lowest in the majors.
Prince Fielder has a 9-game hitting streak going, and with a hit in today's game could be the 5th Brewer in history to start the season with a double digit hitting streak.
TB vs. MIN
The Twins have averaged just 2.3 runs per game over the last 7 games. During that stretch, they are 3-4.
The Rays have homered in each of the last 10 games, tying the franchise record set in September of 2000.
Tampa Bay rookies Akinori Iwamura, Delmon Young, and Elijah Dukes combined are 32-99 (.323), with 5 HR, and 13 RBI.
NYY vs. OAK
Yankees starting pitchers went 0-2 with a 9.97 ERA over the first five games of the season. However, through the past four games, they are 2-0 with a 1.77 ERA.
COL vs. ARI
The Rockies have hit only 4 home runs all season, tied for 2nd lowest in the majors. They have hit only one homer in their last 6 games.
Colorado has an all-time 27-49 record in Arizona's Chase Field.
All of the Rockies 6 runs last night came with 2 outs. It was the 5th time this season the Rockies have scored all their runs with 2 out.
The D-Backs have not made an error in the last 40.0 innings. The team record is 87.1, accomplished back in July of 1999.
Arizona is 4-0 when leading after 7 innings this season, and 6-0 when leading after 8 innings.
SD vs. LAD
The Padres have scored 19 of their 34 runs this season after the 6th inning, including 7 runs in the 9th inning. San Diego has outscored opponents 19-0 from the 7th inning on, while being outscored 30-15 in the first 6 innings.
Aramis Ramirez Update: Ramirez missed his second straight game with wrist tendinitis today, but is expected to return in a few days.
Kelvim Escobar Update: Escobar is expected to return on April 25th, after the minimum 15 days on the DL
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