3-0, +4.42 units Monday, one push. I will, I really will update my record at some point. It's not that good YTD, but the past few weeks have been pretty good. I also plan to do some research on bullpens and their influence on the outcomes of games. I think they're huge which is why I mention them often. Just too busy now to do much of that or updating.
NY Mets- STL- under 7.5. One unit. The Cards have struggled against good left-handers and Niese has been consistently tough all year. Neither the Cards or the Mets have been hitting all that well of late. The Mets have been so bad at the plate that they have to be thankful the Padres are in the NL. If you look at their lineup you see a slumping Wright, a decent #2 hitter, Granderson the whiffer, and a lot of bad hitters 6-8. Or maybe even 5-8. Both pitchers have been very solid, or better, so they'll also bat longer into the game. Cards bullpen has been very dependable, the Mets is average(don't know how long that will last). This line should be 7 or less, but I'm no expert on totals.
Baltimore ML +104. One unit. Erik Bedard could implode at any time. He pitched a very good game vs. Seattle(whom have major hitting issues), but otherwise has been trending downward since May 26. He also has been pulled in the 4th or 5th inning, leading to a shaky Rays BP. Bedard doesn't care as long as he gets paid. Also, the Rays have won 4 out of 5, but their offense has not really come to life- only improved a bit. Last night they got unexpected HRs from Sands and Hannigan, but the core of their lineup is very mediocre. The Orioles are much better run producers, although they have been off their game of late too. Miguel Gonzalez has pitched well since his first 2 starts in April, and is coming off the DL after a good rehab start. Gonzalez knows how to pitch with average stuff, and keeps his team in the game in almost every start. The Rays have not him well in the past.
NY Mets- STL- under 7.5. One unit. The Cards have struggled against good left-handers and Niese has been consistently tough all year. Neither the Cards or the Mets have been hitting all that well of late. The Mets have been so bad at the plate that they have to be thankful the Padres are in the NL. If you look at their lineup you see a slumping Wright, a decent #2 hitter, Granderson the whiffer, and a lot of bad hitters 6-8. Or maybe even 5-8. Both pitchers have been very solid, or better, so they'll also bat longer into the game. Cards bullpen has been very dependable, the Mets is average(don't know how long that will last). This line should be 7 or less, but I'm no expert on totals.
Baltimore ML +104. One unit. Erik Bedard could implode at any time. He pitched a very good game vs. Seattle(whom have major hitting issues), but otherwise has been trending downward since May 26. He also has been pulled in the 4th or 5th inning, leading to a shaky Rays BP. Bedard doesn't care as long as he gets paid. Also, the Rays have won 4 out of 5, but their offense has not really come to life- only improved a bit. Last night they got unexpected HRs from Sands and Hannigan, but the core of their lineup is very mediocre. The Orioles are much better run producers, although they have been off their game of late too. Miguel Gonzalez has pitched well since his first 2 starts in April, and is coming off the DL after a good rehab start. Gonzalez knows how to pitch with average stuff, and keeps his team in the game in almost every start. The Rays have not him well in the past.
