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Old 04-07-2008, 14:33   #1 (permalink)
blackcrow
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Boston -1.5
Beckett has won three straight starts against the Yankees and is 2-0 with a 3.68 ERA against them in two games this year. Beckett turned in a strong June for Boston, going 2-1 with a 2.38 ERA in five outings. He gave up two runs over seven innings and did not get a decision on Sunday in a 3-2 loss at Houston.

Rasner hasn't pitched past the fifth inning in four straight starts. Since he won his first three outings of the year, Rasner is 1-6 with a 5.68 ERA in his last seven. He lasted five innings and gave up two runs on Sunday in a 3-1 road loss to the New York Mets.

Red Sox are 35-17 in Becketts last 52 starts.
Red Sox are 17-7 in Becketts last 24 road starts.
Red Sox are 31-13 in Becketts last 44 starts as a favorite.
Red Sox are 19-7 in Becketts last 26 starts as a road favorite.

Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Yankees are 1-6 in their last 7 games as a home underdog.
Yankees are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.

Yankees are 1-6 in Rasners last 7 starts.

Red Sox are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Becketts last 7 starts vs. Yankees
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