Giants at Phillies Game 2 MLB Playoffs 2010 Picks, Predictions & Odds: The best of the best aren't always at their best and that was the case in Game-1 of the National League Championship Series when the Philadelpha Phillies best pitcher, Roy Halladay looked human. The result – the Phillies go down 0-1 in the seven game series losing to Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants. Today's Game-2 offers up what appears to be another great pitching matchup. Veteran right-hander Roy Oswalt gets the ball for the Phillies while lefty Jonathan Sanchez counters for the Giants. Oswalt is 0-0 this post season with a 5.40 ERA. Sanchez also no decision but earned a 1.23 ERA in the NLDS.
Oswalt gave up four runs in five innings in Game 2 of the Division Series, which the Phillies won after rallying, but his career postseason is 4-0, including three wins for Houston in 2005. He was 1-3 against the Giants this season.
Sanchez warmed up for the postseason by posting a 4-1 record and a 1.01 ERA in six September/October starts. He got a no-decision in Game 3 of the NLDS, but dominated, allowing one run and two hits while striking out 11 in 7 1/3 innings.
Cody Ross belted a pair of homers and the Giants held on for a 4-3 win over the Phillies in the opener of their best-of-seven NLCS on Saturday. The Giants won that game as +155 underdogs, while the seven runs made it OVER the posted 6 1/2-run total posted at SBGglobal.com.
MLB Picks: Another great pitching matchup Sunday night with Sanchez and Oswalt. The Phillies backs are against the wall, not wanting to go down two games in the series at home. Oswalt is a seasoned veteran and will be tough. The Phillies lineup will be focused not to let one get away. I predict Philadelphia gets a win tonight behind Oswalt's pitching.
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