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All games are listed pitchers unless stated otherwise.
Game 4 (SF leads, 2-1)
San Francisco +1.34 over TEXAS
Congrats to the Rangers for winning its first World Series game. It was a great moment and they’re a great story from Nolan Ryan to Josh Hamilton to Ron Washington. You almost can’t help but root for them. But we’re talking about money and money doesn’t care who wins and had it not been for a three run jack by Keith Moreland the Rangers would be down 0-3. Enter Tommy Hunter. Huh? A rested Hunter does not give the Rangers a better chance of winning than Cliff Lee on three days rest and this is another bonehead move by that kid in a Halloween Costume (Ron Washington for those that did not watch it). Pretty much no matter how you measure it, Tommy Hunter is the weakest of the World Series starters. His 3.73 ERA during the season was a mirage hiding his dried up skill set that includes an unimpressive 42% ground ball rate and an ugly HR rate (1.5 HR/9). He was saved in 2010, as in 2009, by a low hit rate (26%) and high strand rate (77%). His 4.64 xERA tells the true story, and it has reared its head in these playoffs: 6.13 ERA, averaging less than 4 innings per start. This all paints the picture of a pitcher who should definitely not be starting a pivotal game in the playoffs with your team down 2-1. Madison Bumgarner has acquitted himself well in the playoffs thus far. He was a key contributor to the Giants' victory in Game 6 of the NCLS, throwing two innings of shutout ball and he started and won Game 4 of the NLDS, allowing two ER in six innings, striking out five and walking one. And while he didn't make it out of the 5th inning in Game 4 of the NLCS, allowing three ER, he had six strikeouts and only one walk when he was pulled. He does have a strong platoon split--his opponent OPS is .142 higher against right-handers and he’s certainly more worthy of a start than Hunter. Any Giant fan will also remember the incredible game Bumgarner pitched in September on a cool and very windy day at Wrigley. The total for the game was 12½ and the winds were really blowing out. The Giants scored 13 runs that night and the Cubbies scored none so pitching at this hitter’s park is something that will not bother Bumgarner at all. Win or lose here, we’re getting a tremendous takeback on the Giants because they’re chances of winning this game are probably better than the Rangers chances. Play: San Francisco +1.34 (Risking 2 units).
Last 30 Days 11 7 0 +12.44 Units
Season To Date (Since March 2010) 231 264 4 +48.58 Units
All games are listed pitchers unless stated otherwise.
Game 4 (SF leads, 2-1)
San Francisco +1.34 over TEXAS
Congrats to the Rangers for winning its first World Series game. It was a great moment and they’re a great story from Nolan Ryan to Josh Hamilton to Ron Washington. You almost can’t help but root for them. But we’re talking about money and money doesn’t care who wins and had it not been for a three run jack by Keith Moreland the Rangers would be down 0-3. Enter Tommy Hunter. Huh? A rested Hunter does not give the Rangers a better chance of winning than Cliff Lee on three days rest and this is another bonehead move by that kid in a Halloween Costume (Ron Washington for those that did not watch it). Pretty much no matter how you measure it, Tommy Hunter is the weakest of the World Series starters. His 3.73 ERA during the season was a mirage hiding his dried up skill set that includes an unimpressive 42% ground ball rate and an ugly HR rate (1.5 HR/9). He was saved in 2010, as in 2009, by a low hit rate (26%) and high strand rate (77%). His 4.64 xERA tells the true story, and it has reared its head in these playoffs: 6.13 ERA, averaging less than 4 innings per start. This all paints the picture of a pitcher who should definitely not be starting a pivotal game in the playoffs with your team down 2-1. Madison Bumgarner has acquitted himself well in the playoffs thus far. He was a key contributor to the Giants' victory in Game 6 of the NCLS, throwing two innings of shutout ball and he started and won Game 4 of the NLDS, allowing two ER in six innings, striking out five and walking one. And while he didn't make it out of the 5th inning in Game 4 of the NLCS, allowing three ER, he had six strikeouts and only one walk when he was pulled. He does have a strong platoon split--his opponent OPS is .142 higher against right-handers and he’s certainly more worthy of a start than Hunter. Any Giant fan will also remember the incredible game Bumgarner pitched in September on a cool and very windy day at Wrigley. The total for the game was 12½ and the winds were really blowing out. The Giants scored 13 runs that night and the Cubbies scored none so pitching at this hitter’s park is something that will not bother Bumgarner at all. Win or lose here, we’re getting a tremendous takeback on the Giants because they’re chances of winning this game are probably better than the Rangers chances. Play: San Francisco +1.34 (Risking 2 units).
