d-backs +180 (4*)
Mussina faced Arizona twice in the 2000 World Series and allowed seven runs -- five earned -- in 11 innings. He lost Game One and did not earn a decision in Game Five.
Miguel Batista (3-3, 4.81) faces the Yankees for the first time since Game Seven of the World Series, when he retired Derek Jeter in a relief appearance. He opposed Mussina in Game Five and tossed 7 2/3 scoreless innings.
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padres +130 (3*)
Lawrence, who has already established a career high in victories, is 2-0 with a 1.25 ERA in five lifetime interleague outings
Lopez the Mexican righthander made his major league debut with the Padres on April 28, 2000. He was 0-3 with a 8.76 ERA in six starts for San Diego.
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royals -110 (3*)
oakland -180 (3*)
astros -170 (3*)
[ June 12, 2002, 11:53 AM: Message edited by: boxer ]
Boxer - I'm with ya on D-Backs, KC, and Oak. I have a good feeling about the D-Backs today...
I also like Philly w/Padilla today. They will crush Baez. GL!