Pitching matchup
BAL: RHP Kris Benson (6-5, 4.64 ERA)
Benson likes pitching under the stars. Over the last two seasons, he is 12-8 with a 3.71 ERA in evening starts, compared to 4-5 with a 5.59 ERA in day games.
TOR: RHP Casey Janssen (5-3, 3.07 ERA)
Janssen is 6 1/3 innings short of the 62 currently needed to qualify for the American League's ERA race. If he did qualify, Janssen's 3.07 ERA would rank fourth-best in the American League. Toronto ace Roy Halladay entered Sunday's play ranked third with a 2.93 ERA.
Scouting Report:
Benson and Janssen are more than familiar with each other, having faced off three other times this season. Benson has won two of those meetings, though Janssen got the most recent victory June 7 at Camden Yards. Only twice in 13 starts has Benson been unable to reach the fifth inning, and he's gone six or more eight times.
Janssen has won his last four decisions, most recently picking up a victory against the Orioles June 7. In Baltimore, he gave up one run and six hits in six innings, while recording five strikeouts and no walks.
Player to watch
Lyle Overbay has hit .313 (5-for-16) with five RBIs in his career against Benson. The Jays first baseman is hitting .375 (6-for-16) with a homer and three RBIs in his last four games.