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Game #1
Cincinnati Reds at New York Yankees 7:05 pm ET
The Reds have been one of the best teams in baseball since early June. They have withstood injury after injury, and even now are battling through the absences of Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips. But they’ve continued to win, and their pitching is a big reason why.
Meanwhile, things are less-than-cheery in the Bronx. Their starting pitching has been suspect all season with a staff ERA of 4.00, and now with Tanaka joining Nova and Sabathia on the DL, their pitching desperation has gotten even more dire. David Phelps has been bestowed with the challenge of carrying an injured staff, and with an ERA right around the staff average, I’m not sure he is up for the task.
The Reds counter with Mike Leake, who got roughed up a bit in his last outing but has been a good Interleague pitcher in his career, posting a 2-0 record with a 1.11 ERA in six career starts. Perhaps it is his ability to catch people off-guard with the crafty pitching approach that doesn’t dazzle, but has a way of being surpringly effective.
I like the momentum of the Reds and the pitching advantage of Leake over Phelps. Factor in the HUGE Cincy bullpen advantage, and even with the diminished roster they are an attractive bet at slightly plus-money.
Pitching: Listed
CIN: Mike Leake (7-7, 3.54)
NYY: David Phelps (3-4, 3.94)
Play: Cincinnati Reds +107
Game #2
Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels 10:05 PM ET
The Angels have finally taken their talent on paper and put it in the standings, staying within striking distance of the Oakland A's They will have their ace on the mound for this one in Jered Weaver. Weaver has been close to automatic at home with dazzling starts and great backup from the bullpen. Weaver ranks #1 in the AL in runs allowed per game with pitchers that have over 100 decisions, including the bullpen, at 3.6 a contest. He has not disappointed vs. Seattle where he is 14-9 lifetime with a 3.30 ERA. With closer Joe Smith having retired 26 of the last 27 hitters he has faced, this is a one-two punch with significant line value.
Pitching: Listed
SEA: Hisashi Iwakuma (8-4, 2.98)
LAA: Jered Weaver (10-6, 3.45
Play: Los Angeles Angeles -125
Game #3
Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels 10:05 PM ET
Play: Under 7.5
Game #4
Cleveland Indians @ Detroit Tigers 7:05 PM ET
Pitching: Listed
CLE: Trevor Bauer (3-4, 3.84)
DET: Anibal Sanchez (6-3, 3.04)
PLAY: OVER 8 -110
Cincinnati Reds at New York Yankees 7:05 pm ET
The Reds have been one of the best teams in baseball since early June. They have withstood injury after injury, and even now are battling through the absences of Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips. But they’ve continued to win, and their pitching is a big reason why.
Meanwhile, things are less-than-cheery in the Bronx. Their starting pitching has been suspect all season with a staff ERA of 4.00, and now with Tanaka joining Nova and Sabathia on the DL, their pitching desperation has gotten even more dire. David Phelps has been bestowed with the challenge of carrying an injured staff, and with an ERA right around the staff average, I’m not sure he is up for the task.
The Reds counter with Mike Leake, who got roughed up a bit in his last outing but has been a good Interleague pitcher in his career, posting a 2-0 record with a 1.11 ERA in six career starts. Perhaps it is his ability to catch people off-guard with the crafty pitching approach that doesn’t dazzle, but has a way of being surpringly effective.
I like the momentum of the Reds and the pitching advantage of Leake over Phelps. Factor in the HUGE Cincy bullpen advantage, and even with the diminished roster they are an attractive bet at slightly plus-money.
Pitching: Listed
CIN: Mike Leake (7-7, 3.54)
NYY: David Phelps (3-4, 3.94)
Play: Cincinnati Reds +107
Game #2
Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels 10:05 PM ET
The Angels have finally taken their talent on paper and put it in the standings, staying within striking distance of the Oakland A's They will have their ace on the mound for this one in Jered Weaver. Weaver has been close to automatic at home with dazzling starts and great backup from the bullpen. Weaver ranks #1 in the AL in runs allowed per game with pitchers that have over 100 decisions, including the bullpen, at 3.6 a contest. He has not disappointed vs. Seattle where he is 14-9 lifetime with a 3.30 ERA. With closer Joe Smith having retired 26 of the last 27 hitters he has faced, this is a one-two punch with significant line value.
Pitching: Listed
SEA: Hisashi Iwakuma (8-4, 2.98)
LAA: Jered Weaver (10-6, 3.45
Play: Los Angeles Angeles -125
Game #3
Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels 10:05 PM ET
Play: Under 7.5
Game #4
Cleveland Indians @ Detroit Tigers 7:05 PM ET
Pitching: Listed
CLE: Trevor Bauer (3-4, 3.84)
DET: Anibal Sanchez (6-3, 3.04)
PLAY: OVER 8 -110
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