Saturday: 4-3, + 5.7 units. Some 9th inning heartburn by both Giants and A's, but both teams are slugging enough to give their BPs some breathing room. Sorry if you tailed my Tiger/ Balt plays, but my totals have been mediocre all year. Will be away Monday and Tuesday, and not sure how I'll get my plays in. Maybe a losing Sunday, and you'll all be glad for a break.
Reds: RL. 5 units (-125) Don't like to play RLs this high in units, but there's a lot to like about this game. I challenge you to find another pitcher with a better last 11 starts than Mat Latos. He is known for getting better as the season goes on but this year he is taking it to another level. Especially in the Great American HR Park. He rarely gives up long balls, and his control has gotten to the excellent level. His slider is to be feared, but also has good movement on his fastball, and uses a curve and change up well. Good for the Cubs. They knocked around the Reds new pitcher yesterday, and a couple of middle relievers, and yet they still almost blew game 2 of the DH. Remember the Cubs only had 5 hits in game one and have played miserably in August. I also like that Volstad is going for the Cubs. He pitched pretty well for him his first few starts, then pitched a weak game vs. the lowly Astros last game. This game is a good example of a MUCH better pitcher, much better team and a team at home. Cubs also stink on the road. Cubs BP also a little overused.
Reds: RL. 5 units (-125) Don't like to play RLs this high in units, but there's a lot to like about this game. I challenge you to find another pitcher with a better last 11 starts than Mat Latos. He is known for getting better as the season goes on but this year he is taking it to another level. Especially in the Great American HR Park. He rarely gives up long balls, and his control has gotten to the excellent level. His slider is to be feared, but also has good movement on his fastball, and uses a curve and change up well. Good for the Cubs. They knocked around the Reds new pitcher yesterday, and a couple of middle relievers, and yet they still almost blew game 2 of the DH. Remember the Cubs only had 5 hits in game one and have played miserably in August. I also like that Volstad is going for the Cubs. He pitched pretty well for him his first few starts, then pitched a weak game vs. the lowly Astros last game. This game is a good example of a MUCH better pitcher, much better team and a team at home. Cubs also stink on the road. Cubs BP also a little overused.
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