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Winner on the Jays, Mariners pending, and losing.
Baseball Plays (57-54, +7.93*)
Atlanta Braves +140 (James/Myers)
Well, I've bet James every start, and he has come through every time. His 4.68 ERA as a starter (3.99 overall) is deceiving, as he has had big leads the last couple starts, and lost his edge a little in the later innings. He is 4-0, and his road numbers are actually better than his home numbers (2-0, WHIP of 1.0, 4.15 ERA).
I've got nothing against Myers, but he hasn't been very good lately. His ERA last five starts is almost 7, and his WHIP in that time period is only slightly under 2.00. He faces the hottest lineup in baseball in a Braves team that has scored over 9 rpg last 10.
The Braves road record is better than the Phillies home record. The Phillies have a losing home record against lefty starters, and their lineup has a lot of lefties, who should have special trouble hitting James. James's release point has given hitters trouble, as he hasn't given up more than one hit the first time through the lineup in any of his starts.
New York Yankees -105 (Wang/Lilly)
Well, I've gone with the Jays the first two days of this series, but it's time to jump ship and take the Yankees. They are the best team in baseball against LHSP, scoring 6.1 rpg in compiling a 20-9 record.
I don't know if this means anything but the Yankees are 21-14 in day games (average score 6.0-4.8) and the Jays are only 14-18 (average score 4.4-5.1).
Pitching matchup is pretty even. Wang's ERA is a little worse, but his WHIP is better. He's been slightly worse on the road, but he was dominant is his last road start, and he has been pitching very well lately. He's averaged 7 innings in his last five starts, with an ERA around 3.50. The Yankees have won 4 of those 5 games, and while I respect Lilly, I just expect the Yankees to win this one.
Good luck guys!
Baseball Plays (57-54, +7.93*)
Atlanta Braves +140 (James/Myers)
Well, I've bet James every start, and he has come through every time. His 4.68 ERA as a starter (3.99 overall) is deceiving, as he has had big leads the last couple starts, and lost his edge a little in the later innings. He is 4-0, and his road numbers are actually better than his home numbers (2-0, WHIP of 1.0, 4.15 ERA).
I've got nothing against Myers, but he hasn't been very good lately. His ERA last five starts is almost 7, and his WHIP in that time period is only slightly under 2.00. He faces the hottest lineup in baseball in a Braves team that has scored over 9 rpg last 10.
The Braves road record is better than the Phillies home record. The Phillies have a losing home record against lefty starters, and their lineup has a lot of lefties, who should have special trouble hitting James. James's release point has given hitters trouble, as he hasn't given up more than one hit the first time through the lineup in any of his starts.
New York Yankees -105 (Wang/Lilly)
Well, I've gone with the Jays the first two days of this series, but it's time to jump ship and take the Yankees. They are the best team in baseball against LHSP, scoring 6.1 rpg in compiling a 20-9 record.
I don't know if this means anything but the Yankees are 21-14 in day games (average score 6.0-4.8) and the Jays are only 14-18 (average score 4.4-5.1).
Pitching matchup is pretty even. Wang's ERA is a little worse, but his WHIP is better. He's been slightly worse on the road, but he was dominant is his last road start, and he has been pitching very well lately. He's averaged 7 innings in his last five starts, with an ERA around 3.50. The Yankees have won 4 of those 5 games, and while I respect Lilly, I just expect the Yankees to win this one.
Good luck guys!
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