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Reds Can Win on Road

The Cincinnati Reds finally figured out a way to win away from home.

They'll try to close out a frustrating road trip with another victory Sunday when they wrap up a three-game series with the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field.

The Reds (17-26) beat Cleveland 10-5 on Saturday for just their second win in their last 10 road games.

Dan Haren Takes Mound

One day after battering their former ace, the Oakland Athletics will be handing the ball to their emerging one.

Dan Haren looks to help the A's build on a big win Saturday when they continue their three-game series with the San Francisco Giants at McAfee Coliseum.

Texas Size Showdown

Although the Texas Rangers have struggled on the road all season, they can secure their first victory in a road series Saturday night when they continue their three-game interleague set against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

The Rangers (16-26) are an AL-worst 6-16 on the road, but won for the second time in nine games away from home 7-4 in the series opener on Friday.

Dice-K vs. Braves

Coming off his best major league start, Daisuke Matsuzaka gets his first experience with interleague play on Saturday when the he opens a day-night doubleheader for the Boston Red Sox against the Atlanta Braves.

The teams are playing a doubleheader after Friday's interleague contest was postponed due to rain a few hours before the first pitch.

World Series Rematch

Despite some recent struggles, the Detroit Tigers appear to have re-discovered the kind of play that could provide an opportunity to reach the World Series for the second straight year. The St. Louis Cardinals, though, are still looking for that same consistency to gain a chance to defend that title.

The 2006 World Series participants enter Comerica Park for a three-game interleague series respectively trying to further an identity and perhaps find one.