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PITTSBURGH +1.06 over Colorado (1<SUP>st</SUP> 5 innings)
Aaron Cook has thrown an impressive 27 innings over his last four starts and has some strong numbers to go along with it. He’s allowed just two runs against in his last two starts and has allowed three or less in four straight. As a result of that his stock is higher then it should be and that’s the best time to go against someone. Fact is, he faced the Padres twice during that stretch and although he allowed just three earned runs to the Dodgers, he wasn’t sharp at all and was flirting with trouble all night. His numbers against the Bucs and at PNC Park leave plenty to be desired. Ian Snell is 1-1 at home with a BAA of .200. He’s been hit and miss this season but he’s faced some very tough opposition. Consider that Snell has faced the Reds In Cinci, the Cards in St. Louis, the Mets, Milwaukee twice Atlanta and San Diego. That’s one soft opponent in seven starts and it’s worth noting he shut out the Braves, he was stellar in Cincinnati and threw a gem against the Brewers. Snell has very decent stuff and will take a step down in class against the Rockies. The Pirates bullpen has been brutal and thus, I’ll play this one in five. Play: Pittsburgh +1.06 in the first five innings +1.06 (Risking 2 units). <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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All games are listed pitchers unless stated otherwise.
PITTSBURGH +1.06 over Colorado (1<SUP>st</SUP> 5 innings)
Aaron Cook has thrown an impressive 27 innings over his last four starts and has some strong numbers to go along with it. He’s allowed just two runs against in his last two starts and has allowed three or less in four straight. As a result of that his stock is higher then it should be and that’s the best time to go against someone. Fact is, he faced the Padres twice during that stretch and although he allowed just three earned runs to the Dodgers, he wasn’t sharp at all and was flirting with trouble all night. His numbers against the Bucs and at PNC Park leave plenty to be desired. Ian Snell is 1-1 at home with a BAA of .200. He’s been hit and miss this season but he’s faced some very tough opposition. Consider that Snell has faced the Reds In Cinci, the Cards in St. Louis, the Mets, Milwaukee twice Atlanta and San Diego. That’s one soft opponent in seven starts and it’s worth noting he shut out the Braves, he was stellar in Cincinnati and threw a gem against the Brewers. Snell has very decent stuff and will take a step down in class against the Rockies. The Pirates bullpen has been brutal and thus, I’ll play this one in five. Play: Pittsburgh +1.06 in the first five innings +1.06 (Risking 2 units). <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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