Two of the most dynamic offenses in the game square off when the Boston Red Sox visit the Texas Rangers Tuesday evening. The Texas lineup has actually been in a major slump of late, but most still consider them the best lineup in baseball.
After really struggling before and just after the All Star break the Dodgers are back on track and they are riding a 5-game winning streak. There is a good chance they will win their 6th straight with reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw on the mound.
After a solid first half where the Blue Jays were in the AL East race they have sputtered and they are now in the basement of the division and have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 in the series opener last night at Fenway Park. Josh Beckett was hit hard and Aaron Laffey pitched seven shutout innings to lead the Blue Jays to the victory.
The Washington Nationals have been ahead almost all year in the NL East, but the Braves are making a push. Atlanta is now just 3.5 games behind the Nationals.
After a solid first half where the Blue Jays were in the AL East race they have sputtered and they are now in the basement of the division and have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
This four-game series between the White Sox and Red Sox will conclude Thursday night at Fenway Park. The White Sox have outperformed expectations, while the Red Sox have been a bit of a disappointment.
The National League East was supposed to be the Philadelphia Phillies division once again this year, but in the middle of the July the Phillies sit in last place in the division.
The Braves are riding a season-best 7-game winning streak and they have a hot pitcher on the mound, as they open a series facing the NL West leading Giants.
The New York Yankees have hit their stride over the past couple months. The Yankees have taken a firm hold of the lead in the AL East with their red hot run, and they now also have the best record in baseball.
While the Phillies have won 2 straight they are only 3-7 in their last 10 games and they are 14 games out of first place in the NL East. If Philly does not start winning they may shelve the season and trade away some of their key players.
Both the Angels and the Tigers are coming off a win and are in 2nd place in their respective divisions and if the season ended today the Angels would be the team in the AL that would snag the Wild Card berth.
The Chicago White Sox have been one of the best road teams in baseball so far this year. The Kansas City Royals have been one of the worst home teams in baseball this season.
It’s only fitting that the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves would start the second half of the season with a series against each other. These two have battled for the second place position in the NL East all season.
Last night’s Yankees vs. Red Sox series opener had plenty of fireworks. Both teams put up a five spot in the first inning. The Yankees ended up winning a slugfest 10-8. On Saturday, the teams will play a day-night doubleheader.
These teams enter this game with nearly identical records. Both have been surprises, but in different ways so far this year. The Orioles have been much better than expected, while the Angels haven’t lived up to expectations.
