BASEBALL: Detroit Tigers at Boston Red Sox

Just when I thought the Red Sox were back in the AL East race and the Tigers were in total freefall, Detroit defeated Boston in Fenway Park last night. The Tigers really needed that win to stop the bleeding after being swept by Chicago over the weekend. And they need another one tonight, so I'm making this TOTW.

Detroit sends Jeremy Bonderman to the hill tonight. Bonderman is symbolic of Detroit's turnaround over the past few years. During their dreadful 119 loss 2003 season, Bonderman lost 19 games himself as a rookie. Now just 3 years later, he sports an impressive 11-5 record along with a very good 3.76 ERA.

On the other hand, Boston pitches their veteran ace, Curt Schilling. Schill has enjoyed a nice comeback season this year, even if not as dominant as he was in his prime with Arizona and Philly. Schilling is 14-5 with a 3.89 ERA . Boston has a critical 5 game series with the Yankees this weekend. They better not look past tonight's game, however. Schilling comes off his previous start where he allowed a record 10 doubles. Look for him to bounce back tonight.

My pick: Boston. Big Papi David Ortiz provides some more magic this time off Tigers shakey closer Todd Jones for another walk-off win.

Here's the winner of the 2006 JP Morgan Chase Classic this past weekend looking very good, Russian tennis ace Elena Dementieva.