Two pitchers that have exceeded expectations to begin the year are Emerson Hancock and Randy Vasquez. Vasquez has actually allowed more hits each start this season, but has kept runs at a minimum. Seattle is a team that I expect to change that tonight, and also override their prolonged road struggles at the plate. They have lost six straight road games, and five of them scored two runs or less. Fade the market move that has shifted to the Padres.

Emerson Hancock is very talented and has been great so far. Randy Vasquez has been very good for the Padres. Neither offense is reliable right now, but the bullpens are very much reliable. Last night's total was five and this one will be in similar territory.