Joe Saunders MLB at CBSSports.com

Key Stats
IP	W-L	SV	ERA	Ks	BB
198.0	17-7	0	3.41	103	53

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Saunders can't even go five Sunday: Angels SP Joe Saunders -- a 17-game winner during the season -- didn't look like one in a potentially decisive Game 4 of the ALDS at Boston on Sunday. His team rallied to win, though, giving him a no decision. He allowed four runs on five hits in 4 2/3 innings, walking four and striking out two.
(Updated 10/06/2008).

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No information available at this time (Updated 10/6/08).

Fantasy Analysis

Saunders, a finesse lefty, had a breakout season in 2008. He slowed down a bit in the second half, posting a 3.94 ERA, but overall, he pitched well enough to enter 2009 as a No. 4 Fantasy SP. Just don't expect many strikeouts.
(Updated 10/06/2008).

Saunders struck out a career-high nine in six sharp innings Sunday in a 7-0 win against the Rangers to end the regular season. (Updated 09/29/2008)

Advice

It was a strong performance heading into the playoffs for Saunders, who is slated to start Game 3 of the AL division series against Boston. The left-hander, who set career bests in wins (17), ERA (3.41), strikeouts (103) and innings pitched (198), carries a 15-inning scoreless streak into the postseason.

Injury Report

No information available at this time (Updated 10/6/08).

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Position	Current	Last Week	Rating
Starting Pitchers	18	18	74.03
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Situational Stats
10/6/2008 vs Boston
Situation	IP	W	L	ERA	SV	BB	SO
vs Boston	18.2	2	0	3.38	0	9	6
vs LHB	44.1	0	0	2.64	0	12	26
vs RHB	153.2	0	0	3.63	0	41	77

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Last 6 Games

	OPP	W	L	IP	H	ER	BB	SO
08/27	OAK	0	1	1.1	8	6	1	1
09/02	@DET	0	0	6.1	8	3	1	2
09/07	@CHW	1	0	7.1	4	2	1	4
09/12	SEA	0	0	7.0	8	3	1	5
09/18	@OAK	1	0	7.0	6	0	3	4
09/28	TEX	1	0	6.0	2	0	0	9

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Two Week Schedule

SEPTEMBER /OCTOBER
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
28 Tex W7-0	29	30	1 Bos L1-4	2	3 Bos L5-7	4
5 @Bos W5-4	6 @Bos	7	8 Bos	9	10	11
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