Monday, May 28: Jose Contreras (4-4)(CHW) vs. Johan Santana (5-4)(MIN)Johan's pitching at home in this one. Which has traditionally favored a W for the Twins. This is a good chance for Minnesota to deal a tough loss to their division rival in this one.
(Win Probability graphing by Fangraphs)Jose Contreras: 5.1IP, 10H, 7R, 7ER, 3BB, 4SO, 0HR - L
Johan Santana: 8.0IP, 7H, 4R, 4ER, 1BB, 7SO, 2HR - W
The 7 hits, 4 runs and 2 homers allowed seems un-Santana-like. But the winning at home is something he knows how to do. The Twins flash a little offense late in this one.
Tuesday, May 29: Jeremy Sowers (1-4)(CLE) vs. Josh Beckett (7-0)(BOS)
Beckett is still undefeated? What is up with Boston and how did they get so hot this year? This could be an uphill climb for Sowers.
(Win Probability graphing by Fangraphs)Jeremy Sowers: 5.2IP, 6H, 4R, 4ER, 1BB, 1SO, 2HR - L
Josh Beckett: 7.0IP, 3H, 2R, 2ER, 1BB, 7SO, 0HR - W
Brendan Donnelly: 0.2IP, 1H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 0SO, 0HR - H
Javier Lopez: 0.1IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 0SO, 0HR - H
Hideki Okajima: 1.0IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 1BB, 2SO, 0HR - SV
That's 8-0 and still undefeated Josh Beckett leading the charge. Making it a good time to be a Boston fan as they continue to extend their lead in the AL East.
Wednesday, May 30: Paul Byrd (5-1)(CLE) vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka (7-2)(BOS)
The Byrd flies into Fenway to square off against the Dice-K mania. He's pitching well this year and might make a duel out of this one yet.
(Win Probability graphing by Fangraphs)Paul Byrd: 6.0IP, 9H, 2R, 1ER, 0BB, 1SO, 0HR - W
Tom Mastny: 0.2IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 1SO, 0HR - H
Aaron Fultz: 0.1IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 0SO, 0HR - H
Daisuke Matsuzaka: 5.2IP, 12H, 6R, 6ER, 0BB, 4SO, 1HR - L
The Byrd is the word as Paul puts in a quality start while the Dice-man gives up 6 runs on 12 hits. And Grady Sizemore was hitting on all cylinders. The good news on the Boston side is Kevin Youkilis - my fantasy team stud - extends his hit streak to 22 games with his 1-for-5 game.
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