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Time to get devoted to this thing and stop taking days off. If I half ass it I just can't win so I'm done taking days off here and there and am going to pay attention every day and hopefully that improves my performance. Lost about 7 in a row now for the 2nd time this season. The swings have been crazy.

Record: 58-68 -11.73 Units
2 Unit Plays: 4-2

St Louis Cardinals +107
Called at: -113
Pitchers: Lohse/De La Rosa

Lohse definitely has his issues but is a solid enough pitcher. The same cannot be said for De La Rosa who has good enough control but his stuff is way too hittable. The way St Louis is hitting, they should get their runs in bunches.

Philly/Arizona Over 8 +105
Capped at: Over 8.5 -112
Pitchers: Myers/Webb

Myers is having issues with giving up the long ball and hasn't pitched away well away from home this season and with Arizona hitting so well, it's likely they get a few runs. Webb has pitched well but has faced a ton of teams that aren't hitting and didn't look that great against the Mets last time out. The Phillies should get a few long balls. Both bullpens are due to allow some runs as both are pitching over their heads.
 

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Washington/Houston Under 10 -115
Capped at: Under 9.5 -113
Pitchers: Lannan/Backe

Backe is throwing solid ball and Washington can't really hit anyone. Backe gets wild but Washington isn't being patient enough to draw the walks they need. Lannan is kind of up and down but Houston's offense has some issues. This one just seems half a run too high so I'll try it out.
 

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Texas Rangers +161
Texas/Seattle Under 8.5 -105 (2 Unit Play)
Pitchers: Gabbard/Felix

Felix should pitch very well here since he owns Texas and the Rangers don't hit well in these bigger stadiums. Gabbard has pitched very well this year and doesn't give up many home runs which is Seattle's main way to score. Plus the Mariners can't hit lefties. This is a low-scoring game that could go either way.
 

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last game played tonight with nationals can backe and houston pull it off 2 were won nationals pitcher's er is lower tan houstons welp lets see...
 

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5 runs scored after 7 innings in the Nats/Astros game and it still goes over by a run. At least I got Texas and the 2 unit play on Tex/Sea under.
 

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