YTD (MLB PLAYOFFS): 11-9-1 (BIG PLAY!!!: 4-3)
Not even going to try and overthink this one. I waited for this matchup and maybe the only thing I will do differently is take the F5 which I think has less of a chance to not hit vs. the FG. In short, neither of these pitchers has been shutdown vs. the other team and neither of these pitchers has been shutdown in the playoffs. Clearly Flaherty has a LOT more playoff experience than Gilbert but I don't think that matters all that much today.
The Tigers score much more at home than they do on the road which should bode well for them because they haven't torched Gilbert either. I have been impressed with their bullpen even though they lost the last game in the 8th inning but could have been far worse as they limited the damage and the Tigers actually had a small chance to come back and win the game. This is THE swing game of the series so both teams should be motivated.
One caveat is weather as there is rain approaching the fields. That is another reason I'm erring on the side of the F5 in the case that the pitchers start, a long delay ensues, and then we are married to bullpens. Regardless, I think both of these starters can give up a run and I think we will see an early score for sure. Of course, I'm not a gypsy so take that with a grain of salt too. But I do feel that the FH total of 4 is quite attractive given neither hurler is in his best situation today.
OVER 4 FH (SEA/DET)...BIG PLAY!!!
I know the Tigers are capable of many unders and maybe this is not the only information to follow but in the last 3 games played between these two IN DETROIT, the Mariners have won 8-4, 15-7, and 12-3. So they are used to scoring in Detroit and, as comparison sake, the games they played IN SEATTLE all pretty much went under. These stats are for 2025 ONLY btw.
I'm going to be back with the later game but I truly think this game cashes and is very reminiscent of yesteday's game with two guys that can give up runs on the mound, though yesterday Milwaukee had a bullpen arm start the game and I think that was the main reason they gave up runs. Today the main reason will be Jack Flaherty. At least in my opinion. As always, keep comments positive, and, as always, tail or fade, good luck to all...
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