World Series Game 2 – Expect High Scoring Affair Tonight
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 | MLB, Sports
Just when you think we’re going to see more pitching duels in the 2008 World Series, I am feeling a high-scoring, home-run crushing, offensive explosion contest tonight in Game 2 of the World Series. That means bad news for Phillies starter Bret Myers and Rays starter James Shields.
Myers was effective in his start against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS, but that came against a team that had run out of steam having pulled out all the stops to even qualify for post-season play. In Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodgers, Myers lasted only 5 inning, giving up 5 earned runs on 6 hits, but also walking 4 batters. That is the Myers I expect to see at Tropicana Field in World Series Game 2 tonight.
Shields has allowed at least 8 batters to reach base in all 3 of his 2008 post-season starts, but was able to limit the damage done by the White Sox in the ALDS and the Red Sox in the ALCS thereby keeping his ERA below 4.00. Shields is not a strikeout pitcher and the Phillies won’t be so kind, as they usually take advantage of scoring opportunities.
Sharpen your pencils and get ready to add some columns to your scorecard as one team will bat around the order with a big run-scoring inning. Rays and Phils will be tied 1-1 heading up to Philadelphia, where Games 4, 5 and 6 will be played outdoors in Citizens Bank Ballpark on some cool fall nights.
