[G-men]

Allen Eastman

7-Unit Play. Take #909 Philadelphia (-125) over Houston (8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4)
This is my Game of the Month. Cliff Lee is coming off his worst start as a Phillie and I think that he will bounce right back with another strong effort. He is 5-1 since coming over from the American League. And as we’ve seen with John Smoltz and Brad Penny, things are a bit easier in the N.L. for a pitcher. Philadelphia has been a very good road team this year and they are 39-17 in their last 46 games against the N.L. Central. Wandy Rodriguez has been very good this year but he is just 2-5 in his last seven starts and the Astros are just 5-15 after an off day. I like the Phillies to get the big win in the opener here.