It's must win day for the Phillies and the Reds. Philadelphia plays early, and if they lose, both the Padres and Dodgers are in the playoffs. Randy Wolf attempts to shut down the Marlins today. He's done a poor job of shutting down any team this season, allowing a .371 OBA and a .498 slugging percentage. Olsen finishes up a fine rookie season today. He ranks 7th in strikeouts per 9 in the NL. He just needs to improve his control and home runs allowed some.

St.Louis hosts Ben Sheets and the Brewers as Jeff Suppan tries to reduce the Cardinals magic number to one. Sheets seems to be back to his old self as he's struck out 38 while walking just three in September. Suppan is one of the few bright sports for St. Louis in September, as he's 2-0 with a 2.05 ERA.

Greg Maddux takes on Matt Cain in San Francisco. Cain is nearly unhittable at home, allowing a .193 BA and a .276 OBA at AT&T Park. Since joining the Dodgers, Maddux gives up hits (.275 BA allowed) but that's it (.306 OBA allowed).

David Wells hasn't won since joining the Padres, but one today is all San Diego needs from the tattooed wondered. His walk and home run number are great with SD, but he's been hit for a .315 BA. We'll see if the Diamondbacks can get to him early.

The Astros hope Chris Sampson's hair is long and strong today as they face the Braves and Lance Cormier. Cormier has not fared well in Atlanta this season, allowing a .342 BA at home. Sampson's BA away from the Juice Box is a meager .212. If the Cardinals win early, this becomes a must win for the Astros.

Finally, the Reds and Pirates face off in Pittsburgh. The weather report is for cold, which might help Bronson Arroyo as it's tougher to hit in lower temperatures.. Even if they are eliminated by a Cardinals' win early, Bronson can set a career high in wins with a victory tonight.

Enjoy!

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