More Strong Pitching Unless You're Brian Matusz

Brewers – 7, Cubs – 5

Darwin Barney hit his first home run of the season off Shaun Marcum in the bottom of the 1^st which was also the teams first.  Are we witnessing the birth of Darwin’s power?  No, we are not but what fantasy owners may want to take notice of is the home run Bryan LaHair hit onto Sheffield Avenue in the bottom of the 2^nd after working the count to full.  That was LaHair’s second dinger on the season and he accompanied it with a single in the 7^th.

The Brewers saw their own fantasy sleeper Mat Gamel continue his hot start with an RBI triple in the 6^th and a single to right in the 8^th.  He scored on both occasions and even stole a base.  It was only his second stolen base in just over 180 at bats so we can’t be sure that there will be more to come but it looks like his bat might be for real.

Matusz Struggles at Home

Spring Darling Brian Matusz faced the Yankees on Monday night and got nicked up for four runs on six hits and four walks over four innings only striking out one.  It is probably too soon to say that he is going to lose his rotation spot but it is not going to get a lot easier with his next start projected to be in the high scoring Rogers Center in Toronto. 

Sale Has Strong Showing in First Start

White Sox converted reliever Chris Sale went 6.2 strong innings against a decent Cleveland offense allowing three hits, two walks and one run.  He struck out five and led the White Sox to the win.  Highlights here.

A Man Possessed

Barry Zito threw a complete game shutout against the Rockies in a day game at Coors Field.  It is really just too weird to put into words.  Buster Olney mentioned that Zito has made an adjustment with his hands so maybe Zito can start earning some of that contract.

 – Zito’s game

C.J. Wilson Picks on Terrible Twins

C.J. Wilson had a great day in his first start as an Angel but it is looking more and more likely that the Twins are atrocious.  He went seven innings giving up one hit, four walks and a run.  He struck out five, two of which came from Joe Mauer.