With the World Series in sight, the Rangers send C.J. Wilson to the mound Thursday afternoon against the Tigers and Justin Verlander in a rematch of game one of the ALCS. Due to the rain delay that shortened the two outings, we have an incomplete picture of the starts. Verlander seemed on, walking two and striking out five in his four innings of work, but he allowed three runs. C.J. Wilson appeared to be wild, walking five and striking out six, but the Tigers managed just two runs despite adding six hits to the walks. The Tigers only went 1 for 6 against him with runners in scoring position.

The Brewers try to even their series against St. Louis and ensure they return to Milwaukee in game four of the NLCS. Randy Wolf faces Kyle Lohse. Wolf lasted just three innings against the Diamondbacks in the NLDS, allowing seven runs on eight hits and three walks. His overall post-season numbers aren’t much better, as he has allowed 12 runs in 12 innings, walking 10 and striking out just six. Randy was a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde against the Cardinals this season. He went 3-2 against St. Louis despite a 5.34 ERA. He pitched two high quality starts, but three very poor ones as well.

Lohse did not fare much better in the NLDS. He walked one and struck out four in his game, but lasted just 5 1/3 innings as he allowed six runs on seven hits. That included two home runs. He only allowed 16 homers on the season, but 11 of those came in his home park. He went 1-2 against Milwaukee despite a good 2.37 ERA.

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