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Astros/Cubs (Over, 9.5) If you had the "luxury" of watching yesterday's opener between the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs, you saw close to 1,846,902 runners left stranded on base. Ok, so maybe I rounded up a little. Anyway, the next time there are no outs, bases loaded and Hunter Pence draws a 0-3 count after 3 straight walks were issued and he swings at the next pitch is the last time I will ever consider watching him or any team he plays on again! You're not Pujols,ya' dick... you don't get the green light! Ok, now that I'm calm I'll say that both pitchers today, Astros starter Wandy Rodriguez (6-6, 3.67 ERA) and Cubs starter Randy Wells (1-3, 6.71 ERA) both have ERA's well over 7.00 in their last 3 starts a piece, each being in losing fashion. Pair that with the wind blowing out in Wrigley today and the fact that these two clubs just love running totals up on one another and you've got yourself a winner.
Philadelphia Phillies (-140) Although there's a bit of juice to give up, I'm surprised the Philadelphia Phillies aren't already at -160 or greater, given the recent struggles with the San Diego Padres' offense together with the fact the the ML-leading Phillies (62-36) have a home an amazing home record of 35-15 on the season. With both starters pitching rather well of late, Padres starter Mat Latos (5-10, 4.02 ERA) and Kyle Kendrick (5-4, 3.34 ERA) both with ERA's in the 3's throughout their last three starts, I can see the under being a good play again in this series, as well - making all 6 games between these two clubs all under 6 runs.
Atlanta Braves (+110) I didn't understand it yesterday and I don't get it again today - the Cincinnati Reds, a team who can't seem to find the .500 mark in a sub-par division (at best), are once again favored over the Atlanta Braves. Regardless of either mediocre starter in today's game, I think the big news is the fact that both Dan Uggla and Jordan Schafer are expected to make their return to the line-up today while Reds star Scott Rolen was just placed on the 15-day DL and Jay Bruce may not return today after suffering "dizzy spells" before the game yesterday. Atlanta has won their last 3 games against Cincy - look for them to make it 4-straight after today's value play!
St. Louis Cardinals (-130) St. Louis Cardinals star and 3-time NL MVP Albert Pujols is hitting .393 at PNC Park, which opened the same year as Pujols' rookie season in 2001. Pujols' 127 hits, 27 HR's and 79 RBI's are the most he has recorded at any stadium outside of St. Louis. Along with Pujols, the Cardinals are starting Jaime Garcia (9-4, 3.11 ERA) who has been dominant this season, putting up a 1.89 ERA over his last 3 starts. However, the last time Pittsburgh Pirates starter Kevin Correia (11-7, 4.04 ERA) faced the Cards, he held them to only 5 hits in 7 scoreless innings. I still like the Cardinals to finish this one strong, needing to regain valuable position in the NL Central. Oh, I think the under looks good, too - as long as the Cards don't decide to put 5 runs on the board in the 1st inning like they did yesterday!
Rays/Royals (Under, 9) Not counting last night's game, the last time the Tampa Bay Rays and Kansas City Royals faced off in a game that went over the 9-run mark was back in April... 2010! Add that to the fact that Rays starter Jeff Niemann (4-4, 3.94 ERA) has gone 2-1 with an ERA of 0.84 in over 21 innings pitched, while Royals lefty starter Jeff Francis has a 3.72 ERA over his last 3 games, giving his team an 0-3 record due to the lack of offense, and you have a beautiful recipe for the under. Also, a thought to keep in mind - out of the last 20 games (10 Rays, 10 Royals) a 9-run over has only been broken 5 times.
Philadelphia Phillies (-140) Although there's a bit of juice to give up, I'm surprised the Philadelphia Phillies aren't already at -160 or greater, given the recent struggles with the San Diego Padres' offense together with the fact the the ML-leading Phillies (62-36) have a home an amazing home record of 35-15 on the season. With both starters pitching rather well of late, Padres starter Mat Latos (5-10, 4.02 ERA) and Kyle Kendrick (5-4, 3.34 ERA) both with ERA's in the 3's throughout their last three starts, I can see the under being a good play again in this series, as well - making all 6 games between these two clubs all under 6 runs.
Atlanta Braves (+110) I didn't understand it yesterday and I don't get it again today - the Cincinnati Reds, a team who can't seem to find the .500 mark in a sub-par division (at best), are once again favored over the Atlanta Braves. Regardless of either mediocre starter in today's game, I think the big news is the fact that both Dan Uggla and Jordan Schafer are expected to make their return to the line-up today while Reds star Scott Rolen was just placed on the 15-day DL and Jay Bruce may not return today after suffering "dizzy spells" before the game yesterday. Atlanta has won their last 3 games against Cincy - look for them to make it 4-straight after today's value play!
St. Louis Cardinals (-130) St. Louis Cardinals star and 3-time NL MVP Albert Pujols is hitting .393 at PNC Park, which opened the same year as Pujols' rookie season in 2001. Pujols' 127 hits, 27 HR's and 79 RBI's are the most he has recorded at any stadium outside of St. Louis. Along with Pujols, the Cardinals are starting Jaime Garcia (9-4, 3.11 ERA) who has been dominant this season, putting up a 1.89 ERA over his last 3 starts. However, the last time Pittsburgh Pirates starter Kevin Correia (11-7, 4.04 ERA) faced the Cards, he held them to only 5 hits in 7 scoreless innings. I still like the Cardinals to finish this one strong, needing to regain valuable position in the NL Central. Oh, I think the under looks good, too - as long as the Cards don't decide to put 5 runs on the board in the 1st inning like they did yesterday!
Rays/Royals (Under, 9) Not counting last night's game, the last time the Tampa Bay Rays and Kansas City Royals faced off in a game that went over the 9-run mark was back in April... 2010! Add that to the fact that Rays starter Jeff Niemann (4-4, 3.94 ERA) has gone 2-1 with an ERA of 0.84 in over 21 innings pitched, while Royals lefty starter Jeff Francis has a 3.72 ERA over his last 3 games, giving his team an 0-3 record due to the lack of offense, and you have a beautiful recipe for the under. Also, a thought to keep in mind - out of the last 20 games (10 Rays, 10 Royals) a 9-run over has only been broken 5 times.
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