Long time reader, haven't been too active posting. Here is my lean with some write ups, discussions welcome!!
Detroit Tiger(Fister) @ Chicago White Sox(Quintana).com
Tigers come in this postponed game after being walked off by Indians in bot of 9th yesterday, Wsox enjoyed easy swept of Twins and extend the lead over Tiger to 2 games again. Hoping to close the gap, Tiger will send Doug Fister (9-8 3.49ERA) to the mound, Fister has been quite consistent lately, He gave up no more than 2 runs in his last 3 starts, receive 2 wins and 1 no-decision. Wsox, Counters with Jose Quintana (6-4 3.52ERA), who has been little shaky recently, in his last 3 starts, he gave up 5 runs to Baltimore Orioles and 7 runs to Twins. However his last start against tiger, He shut down the tiger for 7 hits and 1 run over 7 innings. This is the 2nd time the Tigers face Quintana in 7 days, I think they will be more familiar with his pitches and get a few runs off him early. This game may come down to whoever is more thirsty for the win, at this moment, I would say Tiger. Fister has more advantages over Quintana in his WHIP and strike out rate. However, if both pitchers bring their game, it could become a very breath taking pitcher duel.
Final Score Prediction: Tiger 5 - White Sox 3
Atlanta Brave(Hudson) @ Miami Marlin(LeBlanc)
Both teams come into this game hot, Brave just swept the National League leading team Nationals, while Marlin took 2 out of 3 from the National League 2nd place team Reds. Brave sends Tim Hudson (14-6 3.66ERA) to the mound, Tim has been very famous for give up 1st inning runs this season and has not been reliable at all. In his last 3 starts, he gave up 5 runs in 5 innings to the Philly and 4 runs in 6 innings to Brewers, took both losses. However he did shut down the rockies in his 7 innings of work recently. The other side, Marlin will send Wade LeBlanc (2-4 2.95 ERA),This dude has not taste a win since 17th August, however he was able to limit opponents scoring abilities, it was bad run supports from Marlin bats. However, come into Monday night, it is the time to fade the Braves, their record on Monday games has been nothing but horrendous, the fact Marlin plays this game as an home underdog, represents some value.
Final Score Prediction: Atalanta Brave 1 - Miami Marlin 8.com
Other Leans: Rays to win, Philly & Mets under, Cubs to win