KC Royals -1 (-118) 2 units. The Royals have a decided advantage here in that they play well on the road, they have the much better starter, and the much better bullpen. KC is also hitting well of late, striking out very little, and showing run capability from the top to the bottom of the lineup. Rienzo was skipped in the rotation so he could work on mechanics, release point and command. If he doesn't improve, he'll be shipped out to AAA. He possibly doesn't have major league stuff, and has to be too fine to succeed.
SF RL +115. One unit. I know that Colorado hits lefties well, but Bumgarner is in the groove and Nicasio has been reeling for a long time now. Nicasio's numbers might be revealing something wrong physically: Last 14 IPs, 31 hits, 6 homers and 22 runs allowed. I just can't see Nicasio and his BP keeping the Giants from scoring, while it's very possible Bumgarner and his BP holds the Rockies down in SF.
SF RL +115. One unit. I know that Colorado hits lefties well, but Bumgarner is in the groove and Nicasio has been reeling for a long time now. Nicasio's numbers might be revealing something wrong physically: Last 14 IPs, 31 hits, 6 homers and 22 runs allowed. I just can't see Nicasio and his BP keeping the Giants from scoring, while it's very possible Bumgarner and his BP holds the Rockies down in SF.
