Projected Matchups
Game 1: Randy Johnson vs. Kevin Millwood
Game 2: Mike Mussina vs. Adam Eaton
Game 3: Jaret Wright vs. John Wasdin
Game 1 Matchup Notes
Johnson: Despite an ERA near 5 for the season Randy has pitched well his last 2 outings allowing 5 ER on 11 hits over 15 innings, walking only 1 and striking out 17. Hopefully fatigue could play a factor in the game for him as he threw 129 pitches in has last start against Seattle.
Millwood: Kevin has been bombed at home this season with a 6.59 ERA and has struggled against the Yankees in his career, but he pitched well against them in his last start allowing 2 runs on 5 hits over 7 innings for his first career win against the Yankees.
Game 2 Matchup Notes
Mussina: Has pitched well against Texas in his career posting a solid 3.82 ERA although just a 14-12 record. In 2 starts against the Rangers in May, Mussina combined for 4 runs on 9 hits over 14 innings. He is easily the Yankees ace with 11 wins and a very good 3.39 ERA this year.
Eaton: Adam will be making his first start of the year, and his Ranger debut, against the Yankees ace Mussina. Eaton has only made 1 start against the Yankees in his career and he gave up 2 runs on 4 hits over 7 innings for the win.
Game 3 Matchup Notes
Wright: He is coming off a start where he allowed 5 runs on 7 hits over 2.2 innings against Toronto. In his only other start against Texas this year, on May 18th, Wright took the loss giving up 3 runs on 6 hits over 6 innings.
Wasdin: John has been shelled in his career against the Yankees posting an 0-3 record with a 7.94 ERA. He has not had a good July going 1-2 with a 5.68 ERA. Wasdin is expected to get the start but there is a possibility that John Rheinecker could make the start and Wasdin be moved to the bullpen.