While I don't think Dan Haren is anywhere close to being the ace that many see him as, following his brilliant first half in 2007, I feel that he is better than Loaiza. Considering that the Dodgers and Diamondbacks offenses are quite close talent-wise, I am guessing that the D'Backs should have the advantage tonight. However, I don't expect a loss tonight.
Doug Davis is a solid veteran, and I don't think he will be easily lit-up. I do think, though, that Chad Billingsley is a future ace and, even at this time, a great young stud - I do expect this game to be a Dodgers win.
While Hiroki Kuroda has only one game of major league experience under his belt, I feel that he is already better than Micah Ownings - who, admittedly, is solid, but not great. I do think, though, that this may be the highest scoring game of the series.
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