Recap of last nights AL action and a look ahead to Saturday.

Rays 9  Texas 0
Could the Rays do any Moore?

Sorry I couldn't resist but how about the Rays pitcher today.  I mean the kid is making as second major league start and its on the road at Texas not to mention it is the playoffs.  22 years old at that.  I mean when I was 22 I thought I was cool because I bought a used Toyota Tacoma Truck that only had 30,000 miles on it. This guy has me beat I guess you could say.  Anyways, what a great performance by this young guy to get the Rays started off right in the playoffs.  On a side note Kelly Shopach hit 2 homers which is about as shocking as when I found out the Hills reality show was scripted.  Needless to say pretty shocking.

Detroit 1 New York 1
Rain out.  I was really looking forward to this game tonight.  Great match up and of course the silly rain got in the way.  I guess they pick it up tomorrow at 8:37. On a positive note I guess Derek Jeter got a few more hours on a Friday night to try to pick up some tail.

Tomorrows Games

Tampa Bay at Texas  7:07 TNT
Pitchers
Tampa Bay- Shields
Texas-Holland

Big Game James or complete game James on the hill for the Rays tomorrow. The Rangers have Holland going.  Its a night game in Texas and I have to think with Moore being a new pitcher those Texas hitters hasn't seen yet had to effect their offense today but, do I still keep doubting the Rays at this point?  Well it seems when I do they win so I look for Texas to bounce back and even up the series tomorrow night.  Wink wink Rays that means go win the dang game and head back to the Bay up 2-0.

Detroit at New York 8:37 TBS

Pitchers
Detroit-Pfister
New York-Nova

Since the rain out both teams will have to adjust what they are doing as far as starting pitching goes.  The Yanks have  Nova going and the Tigers have Pfister going a guy they picked up mid season and has been solid for them.   I picked Detroit to win the first game because they had Verlander on the bump but, now with the shuffle I will pick New York to win the re adjsuted game 1.  Going off what I am hearing Verlander and Sabithia will pitch in game 3 which would be in Detroit.

St. Louis at Philadelphia 5:07 TBS
Pitchers
St. Louis- Lohse
Philadelphia-Halladay

St. Louis kind of has the Rays story feel they came back for 8 and half games to take out Atlanta.  However, I think the Phillie's are the best team in the NL hands down.  Especially with their all star pitching staff.  Halladay threw a no hitter in his first post season start last year.  I don't expect that to happen but the Phillie's all day on this one.

Arizona at Milwaukee 2:07 TBS
Pitchers
Arizona-Kennedy
Milwaukee-Gallardo

Probably a reason this game is on at 2:07.  Who cares?  I am an American League guy but I know Millwaukee had an awesome home record and they have Prince I don't eat meat Fielder.  Bro who you fooling you weigh like 300 pounds and you don't eat meat?  Doubt it.  Anyways I know the Brewers also have Ryan Braun who is a stud and potential NL MVP.  I will go with the Brewers at home with the potential of Fielder eating a cheeseburger after the game.


There it is.  What do you think.  If there is anyone who follows the National League more then me please break down my picks.