Minnesota sends red-hot Scott Baker.............

douglas · Jul 28, 2011

to the mound on Thursday. He has not allowed an earned run in four of his past five starts, and is 6-1 in his past seven outings. During this span, he carries a 1.50 ERA and 0.96 WHIP, with 43 strikeouts and eight walks (5.4 K-to-BB ratio). He hasn’t lost to Texas since 2008, going 4-0 with a 3.06 ERA, 31 K and 8 BB in five starts against the Rangers.
Minnesota is now 18-9 versus Texas over the past three seasons with five straight meetings of scoring at least six runs off Rangers pitching...........

Taking the hot Barker tonight ( for a change ) Minnesota Twins+140

Either way bol to all tonight on all your action .........
D ...........

keep in mind I find /research info all over the web during baseball ........this is just a pass time till College foots start .

douglas · Jul 28, 2011

douglas said:
keep in mind I find /research info all over the web during baseball ........this is just a pass time till College foots start .

that's when I really loose .......

greenchris · Jul 28, 2011

Hey Douglas, was checking out Baker...most of his recent success has come at home, does that change your opinion at all? I also think this years Texas team is completely different from those in 2008-2009. Not bashing at all, just pointing out my observation...I always check for your threads because I'm a stat/trend guy myself. Much appreciated!

douglas · Jul 28, 2011

good to see you chris ................some more numbers ..........

MINNESOTA is 15-3 against the money line vs. teams whose hitters strike out 6 or less times/game this season.
Minnesota is now 18-9 versus Texas over the past three seasons with five straight meetings of scoring at least six runs off Rangers pitching.
Twins are 5-0 in Bakers last 5 starts vs. Rangers.
The Twins have been a pretty good bet as an underdog this year, going 32-37 (+7.1 Units). They have also been profitable versus left-handed starters (17-16, +4.5 Units). Texas has been a strong home team (34-21, 62%, +2.1 Units), but has actually been a losing bet as a favorite (-0.8 Units, 45-32).