Game of the Day

NEW YORK VS. BALTIMORE

The Yankees head to Baltimore to take on the Orioles in what is our game of the day. Andy Pettitte goes up against one of the most surprising and impressive stories of the 2007 season, Jeremy Guthrie.

Guthrie has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this year and will most likely be the Orioles lone All-Star representative. He has posted a 2.42 ERA over 81.2 innings while going 4-1. Without Guthrie and fellow pitcher Brian Burres, the Orioles would be in a far worse situation. Guthrie will also have the advantage due to the fact that no Yankee has ever faced him. This will be a real test for the young pitcher though as he faces a lineup of true hitters.

Andy Pettitte has been phenomenal this year as well though as he's coming in with a 3.28 ERA and a 4-5 record, due more to a lack of run support, than his pitching. Pettitte has had a couple rough outings recently but will be up for a showdown with the young Oriole star.

The Yankees will be looking to get back on track with a win after losing 5 of 6 on a road trip out west, while the Orioles will just be happy to get on some type of winning streak for new manager Dave Tremblay.

Should be a great game, but with Guthrie throwing and Brian Roberts hot bat, not to mention up and comer Nick Markakis, I'll take the Orioles.

In other action, MLB ERA leader Dan Haren goes against Cleveland, Homer Bailey gets his 4th start and will look to continue his solid start to his promising career.