Brandon Lang
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10* Braves
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100* Det -5
JEFF BENTON
Back the Cardinals as a nice-sized underdog at the Dodgers.
This is basically a play against Brad Penny, who has been dreadful in his last three starts, going 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA and a 2.16 WHIP. Hes allowed 5, 5 and 10 runs in those three outings against the Mets, Brewers and Reds, getting shelled for 28 hits and eight walks while pitching a combined 16 2/3 innings. The Dodgers bats and bullpen did bail Penny out against the Reds on Monday, rallying for a 6-5 victory. But you cant expect that to happen all the time.
Now, granted, Cardinals starter Kyle Lohse has had his own struggles at times this year. But he is coming off one of his better outings, a 5-4 win over the Rays as he gave up three runs (two earned) on eight hits and no walks in six innings. It was the sixth time in 10 starts this year that Lohse has yielded two earned runs or fewer.
Bottom line: I just don?t trust Penny right now, and with the way hes going, if I can get a quality offensive club like the Cardinals at this kind of plus price, Ill take it.
3* ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Robert Ross
Game: New York Mets at Colorado Rockies
Prediction: Colorado Rockies
Reason: All the pressure here is on the Mets who are dealing with both distractions and confidence issues. Speaking of confidence, Rockies starter Francis should have some after his best effort of the season in his last out. Take Colorado
SCOTT DELANEY
Luke Hochevar was the other pitcher in the no-hitter tossed by Bostons Jon Lester, and I dont know what the history is for opposing pitchers in a no-hit game in their following start, but the fact remains Toronto is tough enough customer that could do some damage to the young right-hander. This kid was the No. 1 pick in the 2006 MLB Draft and made his debut last season; though he has a well-rounded arsenal, his control remains in question, and his 4.29 ERA leaves a lot to be desired.
Instead, well back right-hander Jesse Litsch, who is an impressive 5-1 and brings that herky-jerky delivery that induces plenty of groundballs with a sinking fastball that works on both sides of the plate. He made a bullpen appearance against the Phils last week, so he missed a start, but in his last one he gave up a mere two runs on four hits over 5-2/3 frames to record his team-leading fifth win of the season. Lay the chalk boys, as Toronto will have it easy with the Royals.
2* BLUE JAYS
TONY WESTON
Now, tonight, were getting back to winning behind John Lannan and the Washington Nationals.
Last night the Nats beat the Brewers 5-1 and are now 3-2 their last five games. Milwaukee comes into tonight 2-7 its last nine games, including a 2-5 mark their last seven games on the road.
Lannan is scheduled to take the mound for the Nats tonight. Lannan and the Nats are 4-2 in his last six starts and hell add another win tonight.
Go with the Nationals tonight.
3* NATIONALS
MATT RIVERS
For Saturday take the M's at the Stadium.
(Stay with play even if pitching change)
Backing the gutless and semi horrific and underachieving Mariners right now on the road is not the easiest thing to do but with Felix Hernandez getting the ball today against Mike Mussina is enough for me.
King Felix has amazing stuff. The righty does not always show it and did not when he lost in this exact situation in New York a few weeks ago but he can easily outpitch Mussina and lead Seattle to the rare road win today.
Mussina was pitching well until that last outing where he imploded as much as anybody ever could by not getting out of the first inning on Tuesday against the Orioles. The Moose was awful and I really do not see the aging veteran doing a complete 180. Yes he should be better today as Ichiro and the fellas are not exactly playing good ball at this time but things will still not come easy for the New York righthander.
The M's still have talent no matter how bad their record is. Ichiro, Sexson, Beltre, Betancourt and the M's will put it together at some point. This is still an 85 or so win team and will get it going.
Seattle is too good to be this bad and even with Arod back for the Bombers I have no qualms with this pitching matchup and will back Hernandez and the Mariners.
John Fina's MLB Selection
Selection: Cleveland Indians -1.5 Runs
Reason: Put us down on the Cleveland Indians -1.5 Runs for our MLB Selection on Saturday. Today the Texas Rangers will be on the road as they take on the Cleveland Indians. We will side with the Cleveland Indians -1.5 Runs! One reason why we are siding with the Cleveland Indians is because they will be sending to the mound the much superior starting pitcher. This says it all... The Texas Rangers Starting Pitcher (Scott Feldman) has a 4.10 ERA this season, while Cleveland Indians Starting Pitcher (Cliff Lee) has a 1.37 ERA this season. To say the least, the Cleveland Indians hold a huge advantage on the mound today. The Cleveland Indians are 8-4 in their last 12 meetings against the Texas Rangers, and should be able to get another blowout win tonight! Take the Cleveland Indians -1.5 Runs
Tony Mathew's
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros
Selection: Philadelphia/Houston Over 10.5
Explanation: We expect a high-scoring game as the Philadelphia Phillies face-of against the Houston Astros in Saturday's MLB contest.
The Philadelphia Phillies will use starting pitcher Brett Myers. Brett Myers has struggled this season. In fact, Brett Myers has a 5.76 ERA on the season. In addition, Brett Myers has a 8.80 ERA in his last 3 starts. We see Brett Myers giving up many runs once again today.
The Houston Astros will use starting pitcher Brian Moehler. Brian Moehler has also struggled this season. In fact, Brian Moehler has a 4.76 ERA on the season. We also see Brian Moehler giving up many runs today.
These teams have a history of scoring many runs when they meet. In fact, the Over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings between these teams.
Take the Philadelphia Phillies/Houston Astros Over 10.5
JIM FIEST
BOS Red Sox @ OAK Athletics
Take OAK Athletics
This is a long road trip for the Red Sox and they have been a bad road team at 10-14. You rarely find wagering value backing a big name like ace Josh Beckett. However, when struggling, aces can be great to go against. Beckett is off two poor games, losing 5-4 at Baltimore and giving up 6 runs, all on home runs, in an 11-7 win over Milwaukee. Oakland plays best at home and goes with Justin Duchscherer, who has been terrific with a 2.67 ERA. In 20 career inning against Boston he has a 2.66 ERA while striking out 23 with only 4 walks. A great spot for the home dog, play the A's
Chris Jordan
Arizona -115 at ATLANTA
The Big Unit has been back to his usual self, winning his last three starts, including last Sundays domination of the surging Tigers. The overpowering lefty threw seven shutout innings, the longest he pitched in any of his seven starts this yea, and raised his mark to 4-1 on the campaign. Id much rather lay the low road chalk, than take Jorge Campillo, who may have been a lock to count on when hes coming out of the pen, but is a far cry from a starting pitcher. Even if he lasts four or five innings - at the most he'll certainly get drilled along the way, and will be forced to turn things over to a horrible relief rotation.
Now I know youre about to scratch your temple and tell me about his outing versus the Mets, but the boys from the Big Apple were coming out of a Subway Series with the Bombers, and were coming off a big win et al. Then they were forced into a doubleheader with their NL East rivals and simply came out flat. Look for the letdown factor to take hold, and for Randy Johnson to do some damage in this one.
2* DIAMONDBACKS
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Milwaukee at WASHINGTON -120
Take the Nats to continue the Brewers misery, as last night's 5-1 win by Washington sent the Brew Crew to their 7th loss in their last 9 games.
Washington is also 5-2 at home against Milwaukee the last 2-plus season's, and the Nationals will face Seth McClung who will be making his first start of the season.
John Lannan counters, and is coming off a win at Baltimore in which he held the Orioles to just 1 run in 7 innings of work.
Washington is just a game under .500 at home this year, and a win tonight pulls them to the magical .500 mark for the first month and a half of the season in their new home.
Milwaukee is just 11-17 on the road this year, 11-18 after the loss tonight.
Play on the Nats.
2* WASHINGTON
Bobby Maxwell
Philadelphia at HOUSTON +105
The Astros have been rolling lately and today they will beat up Philadelphia's Brett Myers (2-5, 5.76 ERA) as the Phillies are just 1-7 in his last eight road starts.
The Astros have won 15 of their last 21 overall, including Friday's series opener against the Phillies.
Today they've got Brian Moehler (1-1, 4.76 ERA) on the mound today. Moehler is making just his fourth start in an Astros' uniform and they are 2-1 with him on the hill so far.
He's thrown five inning in each of his first three starts and after blanking the Dodgers in his first start he's allowed three runs in each of his last two.
The Phillies have lost each of Myers' last five starts and he's allowed three runs or more in five of his last six outings and allowed six or more runs in three of the six. His last outing came Monday when he allowed three runs on eight hits in six innings of a 4-0 loss.
Philadelphia is just 1-4 in their last five Saturdays and 2-5 in their last seven starts against righties. The Astros are on a 10-3 run at home, 10-4 against right-handed pitching and 8-1 at home against a righty.
Let's play the hot team and go with the Astros in this one.
4* HOUSTON