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Wednesday, May 04, 2005Just One More Fishing TripToday's Matchup: Paul Byrd (1-3, 5.29) vs. Aaron Sele 2-2, 4.71)
The Angels are on their first 3 game winning streak of the season, while Finley has not seemed to find his batting average, but has found his slugging percentage. This is also a rematch of the April 18th game between these teams where the Angels won 6-1, which was more notable as Dallas McPherson's 2005 major league debut. Of course, that was Byrd's only good start, but he has typically pitched very well against the Mariners over his career. UPDATE: The Angels won 5-2 on another bend-but-don't-break performance by Byrd. That gives the Angels their first 3 game sweep of a series this season, as well as their first 4 game winning streak. This also completes their first round of games against AL West teams, against whom they went a collective 11-6. Comments:If Paul Byrd needs to thank someone because he could of given up 6 or 7 runs today but alot of balls missed going fair or were hit right at someone. Byrd has been a huge disappointment and he is picthing nothing like he did in 2002 before the Tommy John. If he keeps going this way Byrd should be in the pen and Bootcheck should be given a chance as a starter he has put up dominating numbers at AAA and as a reliever in a few games with the Angels |
