Express Pregame 8/7/12

Express Starters

P Chad Bell (3-4, 4.28 ERA)

1. CF Leonys Martin
2. SS Luis Hernandez
3. LF Ryan Spilborghs
4. DH Brad Nelson
5. RF Joey Butler
6. 3B Matt Kata
7. 1B Brandon Snyder
8. 2B Yangervis Solarte
9. C Luis Martinez

Express Player-to-Watch

Andrew: LHP Chad Bell is going to finally get the run support that he deserves tonight. In his four losses this season, the Express has scored only two runs. Look for that to change.

Wade: You know I’m a sucker for speed. With Julio Borbon out of the lineup, I like CF Leonys Martin to run his way to a few hits.

Will: After taking C Elio Sarmiento last night, I have decided that for the next two nights I am going to take the starting catcher no matter who is behind the plate. Thus, tonight with C Luis Martinez behind the plate he will be my choice. Lucky for me Martinez is hitting .328 since July 1.

51s Starters

P Shawn Hill (6-1, 4.50 ERA)

1. CF Mike McCoy
2. SS Jonathan Diaz
3. RF Jack Cust
4. 1B Mike McDade
5. 2b Luke Hughes
6. LF Ricardo Nanita
7. 3B Chris Woodward
8. DH Mark Sobolewski
9. C Tuffy Gosewisch