I agree that the series will be entertaining, close and go no less than six games. The Angels, though I do admit a bias, have some significant advantages. Despite Nen, the Angel pen makes most games 7 inning affairs. If they are ahead by then, they will likely close it. Another advantage mentioned above is their ability to manufacture runs. While it backfires on occasion, Scoscia continually keeps pressure on opposing oitchers and defenses by stealing, but more often by playing run and hit. Angels seldom hit into double plays and the majority of the time they will easily go from 1st to 3rd and many on this team can score from 1st if they are running and the ball is gapped. Most of the Angels can bunt and Scoscia isn't afraid to play little ball or squeeze. I think an intangible is that the Giants may feel pressured to have Bonds and Kent carry them in this series. On the other side, Angels have a new guy step up every game. Spezio, Kennedy, Glaus, Erstad, Anderson, Salmon, Eckstein - have all played the major role in Angel wins. If one or more of them goes 0-4, the balance of the squad comes forward. Don't know how Giants would react if Bonds or Kent had a poor game or series. Of course, it might not be possible for Bonds to have a bad series. But prior to this year, didn't he have a history of poor playoff performances? Well, don't know if that is accurate or even applicable as it doesn't seem like anybody can get him out this year. Whichever way the ball bounces, it should be an entertaining series.
