Game 34: Pitchers Duel Unlikely

Wednesday, May 07 2003 @ 07:51 AM EDT

Contributed by: Coach

Most Texas hitters have had success against Tanyon Sturtze. Last week at home, trying not to walk anyone, he gave up 11 hits in 3.1 innings; it's hard to imagine him dominating the Rangers. The Blue Jays have never seen Joaquin Benoit, but the Indians got to him in the fifth and knocked him out in the sixth in his other 2003 start. The 25-year-old Dominican righty began the year in AAA Oklahoma City, where he was 2-1, 4.03 in five starts, totalling 29 innings. His 2002 record in the AL (59/58 K/BB, 5.32 ERA) suggests another shootout tonight, and maybe the bullpens will decide this one.

According to the Yahoo preview, Frank Catalanotto is back in his customary #2 spot and playing RF; Werth had a good game last night, but it's a relief to see Cat's OK. Wilson's behind the plate; the catchers continue to share the workload evenly.

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