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Originally Posted by ChiTown
Saturday's game is going to be tough. Felix Doubront has only given up 16 ER's in his last 10 Games. That's VERY good. He's a big strong lefty that is hard to hit. His biggest weakness is his control - and it's not a glaring problem at all. We'll need to get to him early to have a good chance in that game. That said, Guthrie has been very good in his last 3 starts. His last game was masterful. Let's hope his mojo continues.
Sunday's match-up with Lester going against Shields.......If we were talking 3 weeks ago, I would have loved our chances. Now? Let's just say that I am hoping for an off day for Lackey. Lackey has owned in day games, where James has definitely struggled more in Day v Night Games.
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Yeah, with Saturday's matchup against the big power lefty at the top of his game and our left handed heavy offense . . . . needless to say, don't like that matchup at all.
And Sunday, just depends on which Shields shows up. Lackey will do his thing (I don't see us getting more than a couple against him), but if we can run up his pitch count and get to their bullpen by the 6th or 7th, I like our chances.
Interesting Side Note: I read somewhere that Shields has 2.35 ERA when he is being caught by Salvy and close to 4 when other guys (Kottreras, Hayes) are behind the plate. Don't know if pitch selection and set up played into Tuesday's debacle at all, but thought it was interesting. Hopefully Salvy will be back and ready to go by Sunday!