Why the Indians on Sunday at -165...the Indians will look to complete the sweep over the Rangers after a 16-3 W on Saturday. Mike Clevinger will take the ball for Cleveland who should be rested and motivated after the layoff to get his second half off on the right foot after a shaky end to his first half, posting a 6.00 era over his L18 IP against the Yankees, Reds and A's. Clevinger has been a different pitcher on the road this season, posting a 2.61 era over 58 IP compared to his 4.26 home era over 63 IP. With reflecting BABIP against numbers of .261 on the road and .349 at home, this is a trustworthy spot to back Big Mike against a Rangers lineup with a combined 49 ABs to match a .184 BA/.245 OBP and 2 HRs. Mike likes the sun as he sees his era drop from 4.43 at night to 2.37 during the day over 57 IP to match a clean 4-0 record. The Rangers will hand the ball to Yovani Gallardo who is still getting his feet wet in the 2018 campaign. Over a combined 30 IP, Gallardo has posted an 8.60 era/.337 BABIP against. Going to fade Gallardo against an Indians lineup with a combined 97 ABs to match a .330 BA/.387 OBP and 4 HRs. Gallardo with an 8.03 era during the day, where he has allowed 4 HRs over 12 IP.
Play on the Indians at -165
Play on the Indians at -165
