Major League Playoffs Games 1

Game 1 Detroit at New York
This game featured a great pitching matchup between Larry Reynolds and Pedro Lewis. It lived up to the pitchers duel for the first 6 innings, until Detroit relieved Reynolds. At the time it was 1-0. Then it was 2-0 and eventually, New York won 3-1. Reynolds pitched well with 5.1-6-2-2-1-5, but Pedro was dominant, going the distance with a 3 hit, 2 walk, 15 strikeout gem.

I think this might be one of the most mis-matched playoff series I have ever seen. New York has dominant starting pitching (especially hard throwing right-handed pitchers), and great offense and defense. Detroit on the other hand has only one good starter and quite possibly, the worst bullpen ever assembled (to make the playoffs). Also, Detroits best hitters seem to be especially vulnerable to New York's dominant right handers. I predict a series sweep.

Game 1 Philadelphia at Hollywood
Philly used ace Charlie Zito while Hollywood gave the nod to new ace Rene St. Claire. Philly jumped out to an early lead, with Rocky Balboni highlighting a 4 run 3rd inning by connecting for a 3 run HR. Balboni also doubled and tripled in the game as well. Zito was excellent (6.2-5-2-2-2-6) and Philly's bulllpen got them out of jams, specifically lefty James Willits getting Freddie Justis to pop out with bases loaded and 2 outs in the 7th. Steve King got the final 4 outs in the 5-2 Philly win.

Despite the loss, I still like Hollywood to take this series in 6 games.