If I just heard correctly, Antonio Alfonseca just saved his fifth for Philadelphia, or some team. If he turns into a solid closer, I'm pooping on Renteria's front yard ASAP.
Berkman was suspended for two games, but is appealing and in the lineup tonight against the WSox, but then gets ejected for arguing balls and strikes. Good times.
Not too long ago, Pat and Ron listed the list of 15 ML players ever (5 AL, 10 NL) who have ever hit 4 in a game, which makes the feat only slightly more common than perfect games. I didn't realize it was so rare.
I wouldn't mind seeing Gallagher throw a couple of innings. I haven't seen Gallagher throw in quite a while. I do hope he gets in this game. Seems like a good time to do it with a nice lead like this. With an almost definite rain delay on its way, I wouldn't be surprised to see Marshall go until then with Gallagher picking up after.
I don't know how to interpret gambling lines for baseball, what does that mean? Basically -116 means you have to bet $116 to win $100. So there's no spread, it's a flat win or lose deal?