After yesterday’s deflater, the Rays turn to Edwin Jackson to deliver a “W” and another series win.
What to watch for: It’s all about Edwin Jackson. He’s thrown two tremendous outings in a row, and looks to make it a three-peat against the Cards today. He’s been downright filthy, so it’s hard to imagine him having another outing as good as the last two. Let’s hope for at least enough to pick up a win.
Scouting Report on today’s starters from MLB.com:
Edwin Jackson – The flamethrower was as good as has ever been this season, scattering five hits over seven scoreless innings in May 13 over the Yankees. Jackson — who tossed 111 pitches — has now topped 110 tosses in his last two starts and has thrown 15 scoreless innings without a decision. Jackson is a threatening pitcher who gets better over the course of the game. He will look for another dominating performance and a much-deserved “W” vs. St. Louis.
Kyle Lohse – Lohse showed some progress his last time out, but he faded late. The fact remains that he’s allowed four runs or more in four out of five starts, and the Cardinals are hoping for more. He’s been much better at home (3.55 ERA) than on the road (8.78), but on the other hand he’s had more success at night (3.12) than in the daylight (5.82).
Check out the Rays’ career numbers against Kyle Lohse.
View the game preview from Baseball Reference.
| TAMPA BAY RAYS |
ST LOUIS CARDINALS |
| 2B – Akinori Iwamura | CF – Skip Schumacker |
| LF – Carl Crawford | 2B – Aaron Miles |
| CF – B.J. Upton | 1B – Albert Pujols |
| 1B – Carlos Pena | RF – Ryan Ludwick |
| 3B – Evan Longoria | 3B – Troy Glaus |
| RF – Eric Hinske | LF – Chris Duncan |
| C – Dioner Navarro | C – Jason LaRue |
| SS – Ben Zobrist | P – Kyle Lohse |
| P – Edwin Jackson | SS – Cesar Izturis |
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May 18th, 2008 at 11:19 am
But, on the other hand? His day and road ERA’s stink? But on the other hand I actually feel pretty comfortable with him today.
Also, everybody should chip in and send this to the team:
http://www.tom-emanski-baseball-videos.com/baseball_videos/tom_emanski_baserunning_video.html
3 time AAU champions baby!!!
May 18th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Live and learn. Let’s not dwell on the baserunning mishaps too much now. I’m sure it was addressed by the coaches following yesterday’s game.
It’s one game. We’re 25-18 on the year.
Let’s go for the series win today and forget about yesterday!
Also, I’m predicting BJ goes yard in this game. He’s due for a big game.
May 18th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
A million walks cannot win a game. The bullpen stunk today.