Indians @ Tigers
Play: Indians +110
Comment:
Pros:
This is a good spot for Byrd and the Indians lineup to get back on track. Although Byrd has had a rough start to the young season, he has pitched the Tigers better than any other team in his career. This includes last year, where he allowed one run in his only start against them. He has had success against a few Tigers hitters, and his finesse style matches up well against a lineup that much prefers power pitchers. The Tigers are a very streaky team, and it appears that their bats are finally starting to cool off, as they actually looked bad at the plate the last couple of days. Byrd is a finesse pitcher that is heavily dependent on the home plate umpires strike zone. Helping his cause today is the fact that Froemming, who happens to have one of the biggest zones in the AL, is behind home plate. This will allow Byrd to attack the corners and avoid coming in on hitters, where he lacks overpowering pitches. Byrd is also one of those rare veterans that prefer to pitch on the road than at home.
This is also a perfect spot for the Indians lineup to get back on track. Robertson has not pitched the Indians well in the past, especially last year, where he put forth three poor outings against them. Robertson has also pitched horrific during day games throughout his career, as this lefties fastballs have been much easier to pick up. He comes into today’s game with a day game ERA of 6.33. He is also going to have to deal with a few hitters that prefer left handed pitching that have hit him well in the past. Belliard, Blake, Perreralta, and Sizemore have all put up solid numbers against him. He is also backed by a suspect bullpen that still has their closer shelved. The Tigers pen has also pitched poor in long relief this year, so if Robertson struggles once again against the Indians and during the day, the Indians should be able to put up runs throughout the game.
Cons:
The Indians are starting to show some signs of fatigue, as I feel the Mariners series took a lot out of them. I also try to avoid betting on Byrd, as his pitching performances are too volatile for my liking, and have the tendency to deviate from fundamental form than most pitchers. The Indians bullpen has recently pitching poorer than their ability, and has been walking too many batters. If this trend continues, the Tigers just have too many dangerous hitters to not take advantage of this deficiency. It might be wise to wait for the Indians bats to get back on track before putting money on them.
Cons:
This game gives both the Indians lineup and Byrd a chance to redeem their recent woes. I will take my chances that they will take advantage of this, and take the last game of this series.
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Play: Indians +110
Comment:
Pros:
This is a good spot for Byrd and the Indians lineup to get back on track. Although Byrd has had a rough start to the young season, he has pitched the Tigers better than any other team in his career. This includes last year, where he allowed one run in his only start against them. He has had success against a few Tigers hitters, and his finesse style matches up well against a lineup that much prefers power pitchers. The Tigers are a very streaky team, and it appears that their bats are finally starting to cool off, as they actually looked bad at the plate the last couple of days. Byrd is a finesse pitcher that is heavily dependent on the home plate umpires strike zone. Helping his cause today is the fact that Froemming, who happens to have one of the biggest zones in the AL, is behind home plate. This will allow Byrd to attack the corners and avoid coming in on hitters, where he lacks overpowering pitches. Byrd is also one of those rare veterans that prefer to pitch on the road than at home.
This is also a perfect spot for the Indians lineup to get back on track. Robertson has not pitched the Indians well in the past, especially last year, where he put forth three poor outings against them. Robertson has also pitched horrific during day games throughout his career, as this lefties fastballs have been much easier to pick up. He comes into today’s game with a day game ERA of 6.33. He is also going to have to deal with a few hitters that prefer left handed pitching that have hit him well in the past. Belliard, Blake, Perreralta, and Sizemore have all put up solid numbers against him. He is also backed by a suspect bullpen that still has their closer shelved. The Tigers pen has also pitched poor in long relief this year, so if Robertson struggles once again against the Indians and during the day, the Indians should be able to put up runs throughout the game.
Cons:
The Indians are starting to show some signs of fatigue, as I feel the Mariners series took a lot out of them. I also try to avoid betting on Byrd, as his pitching performances are too volatile for my liking, and have the tendency to deviate from fundamental form than most pitchers. The Indians bullpen has recently pitching poorer than their ability, and has been walking too many batters. If this trend continues, the Tigers just have too many dangerous hitters to not take advantage of this deficiency. It might be wise to wait for the Indians bats to get back on track before putting money on them.
Cons:
This game gives both the Indians lineup and Byrd a chance to redeem their recent woes. I will take my chances that they will take advantage of this, and take the last game of this series.
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