Thursday: 4-5, -0.8 units. Some big disappointments with Arizona, but ninth inning win by Mets evened things out. It's obvious the D-Backs are not back to their home hitting ways. Last home stand, they would have hit Eovaldi for at least 4 or 5 runs. And Miley has now struggled at the beginning of his last 2 games. He's young. It's hard to lay off of them when comparing their lineup to the Dodgers, but the Dodgers are making the most of their opportunities.
Oakland: 3 units. -1. The Mariners do hit better on the road, but they have been so dreadful in their home stand, it defies belief. It seems every young hitter is in a slump, and can't get a hit until later in the game. Milone, a lefty, will give them fits. He has been amazing at home with a 0.99 ERA. The A's coming off of a 3 game sweep of Boston have regained their season, though they are not hitting that well. The bullpen was masterful vs. Boston and has been very good for longer than that. Another reason to like this game is that Kevin Millwood has been doing his usual regression. It hasn't been in full swing, but the signs are there. It's why he has a new team every year.
Seattle under TT. One unit (should be 3) I might make this 2 units tomorrow. I just can't see them scoring more than 1.
Oakland -1/2 first 5 IPs. One unit.
Oakland: 3 units. -1. The Mariners do hit better on the road, but they have been so dreadful in their home stand, it defies belief. It seems every young hitter is in a slump, and can't get a hit until later in the game. Milone, a lefty, will give them fits. He has been amazing at home with a 0.99 ERA. The A's coming off of a 3 game sweep of Boston have regained their season, though they are not hitting that well. The bullpen was masterful vs. Boston and has been very good for longer than that. Another reason to like this game is that Kevin Millwood has been doing his usual regression. It hasn't been in full swing, but the signs are there. It's why he has a new team every year.
Seattle under TT. One unit (should be 3) I might make this 2 units tomorrow. I just can't see them scoring more than 1.
Oakland -1/2 first 5 IPs. One unit.