Thoughts here?
I see two big issues here:
Gallarga's numbers in his last 7 games: (0-6 7.61 ERA).
White Sox bats: Averaging 2.42 runs in their last 7 games.
On the other hand, Detroit's bats are solid, and Clayton Richard is currently the better pitcher between the two starters. Which aspect will show up and which one will not?
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My take: Gallarga is due for a good outing. He began the season on fire, and now he gets to throw against the slumping White Sox. Clayton Richard is taking the mound against Detroit's bats, which are much better than the teams he has recently faced (Oakland, KC, Pittsburgh). Based on these issues, I find it hard to back the White Sox in this position despite the pitching match-up and home-field. Continue to ride hot teams, and fade cold teams until the streaks end. Today could easily be the day the White Sox get their bats together, but it could also be the day that Gallarga gives us his 'A' game like he did early in the season. Prediction: DET 5 CWS 3.
Take Detroit +105 for the afternoon play.
I see two big issues here:
Gallarga's numbers in his last 7 games: (0-6 7.61 ERA).
White Sox bats: Averaging 2.42 runs in their last 7 games.
On the other hand, Detroit's bats are solid, and Clayton Richard is currently the better pitcher between the two starters. Which aspect will show up and which one will not?
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My take: Gallarga is due for a good outing. He began the season on fire, and now he gets to throw against the slumping White Sox. Clayton Richard is taking the mound against Detroit's bats, which are much better than the teams he has recently faced (Oakland, KC, Pittsburgh). Based on these issues, I find it hard to back the White Sox in this position despite the pitching match-up and home-field. Continue to ride hot teams, and fade cold teams until the streaks end. Today could easily be the day the White Sox get their bats together, but it could also be the day that Gallarga gives us his 'A' game like he did early in the season. Prediction: DET 5 CWS 3.
Take Detroit +105 for the afternoon play.
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