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Took the last couple days off for a much needed break. Been pretty swamped with the transition period between the 2 jobs. Got caught up on some much needed sleep and cleared my mind (use your imagination). Needless to say, I am eager to get the ball rolling again and looking forward to a big weekend. Let's do this!!!
Last 121: 71-50
Last 81: 48-33
Season: 169-158-4
ML: 93-84
RL: 28-16
Totals: 34-45-3
Props: 13-14-1
Friday Bases
Arizona RL (+116): The D'Backs enter this contest on a little bit of a roll going 6-2 in there last 8 games, even though they were facing opponents they should beat. In Friday's game vs the Padres, Arizona will be facing another team they need to handle business against in order to try and keep any chances of an NL West spot alive. The D'Backs were idle on Thursday and witnessed the Giants beating Atlanta, which resulted in Zona falling to 6 games back. This game and this weekend series against San Diego is a big one for the D'Backs as they realize it's getting very close to September. They will turn the ball to there young promising south paw Patrick Corbin. On the year Corbin is 5-4 with a 3.60 era in a combination of starting, relieving and long relief duties. The rookie is coming off his least productive outing of the year last week on the road in Houston, where he allowed 4 runs on 7 hits in 7 innings off work, but ended up getting the win. As many young pitchers do, Corbin has enjoyed more success pitching at home. He comes into this game with a 2-1 record and a 2.36 era. He has an impressive 0.98 WHIP and a solid 22K/5BB strikeout to walk ratio. He has faced the Padres once this year already in a long relieve appearance back on July 3rd. He went 4 innings, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits, walking 1 and striking out 6 batters. The very small sample size should benefit Corbin through the line up the first few times. The Padres will be countering with Eric Stults. On the year Stults is 3-2 with a 3.02 era. He has been successful on the road with a 2-1 record and a 2.45 era. He has 9K/4BB strike out to walk ratio with a WHIP of 1.05. Similar to Corbin, Stults will also be entering this game coming off his least productive outing of the year. On 8/18 against the Giants, Stults was tagged for 5 runs on 9 hits in just 6 innings off work, striking out just 1 in and losing effort. Also similar to Corbin, Stults will be making his 2nd appearance against the D'Backs this season. The only difference is the D'Backs had batting practice against Stults. In the June 3rd start Stults allowed 6 runs on 7 hits in just 6 innings and allowed a season high 3 home runs and was on the wrong end of a 6-0 final score. This will be Stults 4th career start against the D'Backs and he comes in with a 2-1 record but a 5.85 era lifetime. The June 6th awful outing gives me more confidence though since that's gonna be very similar to the line up Eric will have to face on Friday. The fact Arizona has a solid bullpen that's been lights out lately is ultimately a major factor in liking this RL. I think Corbin will have a strong outing and Arizona will put enough runs on the board to cover the RL at home in a big game for them.
I plan on adding 1-2 more plays to this card... just waiting on a few things and deciding on some leans.
Last 121: 71-50
Last 81: 48-33
Season: 169-158-4
ML: 93-84
RL: 28-16
Totals: 34-45-3
Props: 13-14-1
Friday Bases
Arizona RL (+116): The D'Backs enter this contest on a little bit of a roll going 6-2 in there last 8 games, even though they were facing opponents they should beat. In Friday's game vs the Padres, Arizona will be facing another team they need to handle business against in order to try and keep any chances of an NL West spot alive. The D'Backs were idle on Thursday and witnessed the Giants beating Atlanta, which resulted in Zona falling to 6 games back. This game and this weekend series against San Diego is a big one for the D'Backs as they realize it's getting very close to September. They will turn the ball to there young promising south paw Patrick Corbin. On the year Corbin is 5-4 with a 3.60 era in a combination of starting, relieving and long relief duties. The rookie is coming off his least productive outing of the year last week on the road in Houston, where he allowed 4 runs on 7 hits in 7 innings off work, but ended up getting the win. As many young pitchers do, Corbin has enjoyed more success pitching at home. He comes into this game with a 2-1 record and a 2.36 era. He has an impressive 0.98 WHIP and a solid 22K/5BB strikeout to walk ratio. He has faced the Padres once this year already in a long relieve appearance back on July 3rd. He went 4 innings, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits, walking 1 and striking out 6 batters. The very small sample size should benefit Corbin through the line up the first few times. The Padres will be countering with Eric Stults. On the year Stults is 3-2 with a 3.02 era. He has been successful on the road with a 2-1 record and a 2.45 era. He has 9K/4BB strike out to walk ratio with a WHIP of 1.05. Similar to Corbin, Stults will also be entering this game coming off his least productive outing of the year. On 8/18 against the Giants, Stults was tagged for 5 runs on 9 hits in just 6 innings off work, striking out just 1 in and losing effort. Also similar to Corbin, Stults will be making his 2nd appearance against the D'Backs this season. The only difference is the D'Backs had batting practice against Stults. In the June 3rd start Stults allowed 6 runs on 7 hits in just 6 innings and allowed a season high 3 home runs and was on the wrong end of a 6-0 final score. This will be Stults 4th career start against the D'Backs and he comes in with a 2-1 record but a 5.85 era lifetime. The June 6th awful outing gives me more confidence though since that's gonna be very similar to the line up Eric will have to face on Friday. The fact Arizona has a solid bullpen that's been lights out lately is ultimately a major factor in liking this RL. I think Corbin will have a strong outing and Arizona will put enough runs on the board to cover the RL at home in a big game for them.
I plan on adding 1-2 more plays to this card... just waiting on a few things and deciding on some leans.
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