MLB LONG SHEET
Monday, June 22
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ST LOUIS (39 - 31) at NY METS (34 - 33) - 7:10 PM
TODD WELLEMEYER (R) vs. TIM REDDING (R)
Top Trends for this game.
REDDING is 14-8 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 125-107 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 86-69 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 125-107 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 17-10 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 45-54 (-24.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 24-26 (-15.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 9-16 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 80-79 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
TODD WELLEMEYER vs. NY METS since 1997
WELLEMEYER is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.19 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
TIM REDDING vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
REDDING is 2-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.69 and a WHIP of 1.638.
His team's record is 6-6 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-0.9 units)
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COLORADO (36 - 33) at LA ANGELS (36 - 31) - 10:05 PM
AARON COOK (R) vs. MATT PALMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 27-64 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 38-16 (+16.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 128-83 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 92-68 (+15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 59-35 (+21.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 65-47 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 137-96 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 60-33 (+22.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PALMER is 8-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PALMER is 8-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PALMER is 6-0 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 113-94 (+17.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 10-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
COLORADO is 12-5 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 16-4 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
AARON COOK vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
COOK is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
MATT PALMER vs. COLORADO since 1997
PALMER is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 8.31 and a WHIP of 2.309.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (37 - 31) at OAKLAND (30 - 38) - 10:05 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 73-36 (+29.6 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
OAKLAND is 199-143 (+54.6 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-31 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 128-77 (+51.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-31 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 682-575 (+83.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-82 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 8-22 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
TREVOR CAHILL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.
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CHICAGO CUBS (34 - 31) at ATLANTA (32 - 36) - 7:10 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 482-507 (-116.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 492-466 (-102.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 991-1040 (-190.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 934-956 (-168.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
DEMPSTER is 42-28 (+22.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 32-36 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 15-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 18-27 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 32-36 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 21-25 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-26 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 55-68 (-21.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
VAZQUEZ is 109-127 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 8-16 (-12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 6-16 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
RYAN DEMPSTER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
DEMPSTER is 2-8 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 6-8 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-3.7 units)
JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 3-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.17 and a WHIP of 1.415.
His team's record is 8-8 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-5. (+6.4 units)
Monday, June 22
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ST LOUIS (39 - 31) at NY METS (34 - 33) - 7:10 PM
TODD WELLEMEYER (R) vs. TIM REDDING (R)
Top Trends for this game.
REDDING is 14-8 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 125-107 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 86-69 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 125-107 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 17-10 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 45-54 (-24.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 24-26 (-15.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 9-16 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 80-79 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
TODD WELLEMEYER vs. NY METS since 1997
WELLEMEYER is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.19 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
TIM REDDING vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
REDDING is 2-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.69 and a WHIP of 1.638.
His team's record is 6-6 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-0.9 units)
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COLORADO (36 - 33) at LA ANGELS (36 - 31) - 10:05 PM
AARON COOK (R) vs. MATT PALMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 27-64 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 38-16 (+16.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 128-83 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 92-68 (+15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 59-35 (+21.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 65-47 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 137-96 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 60-33 (+22.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PALMER is 8-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PALMER is 8-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PALMER is 6-0 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 113-94 (+17.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 10-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
COLORADO is 12-5 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 16-4 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
AARON COOK vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
COOK is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
MATT PALMER vs. COLORADO since 1997
PALMER is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 8.31 and a WHIP of 2.309.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (37 - 31) at OAKLAND (30 - 38) - 10:05 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 73-36 (+29.6 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
OAKLAND is 199-143 (+54.6 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-31 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 128-77 (+51.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-31 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 682-575 (+83.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-82 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 8-22 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
TREVOR CAHILL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.
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CHICAGO CUBS (34 - 31) at ATLANTA (32 - 36) - 7:10 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 482-507 (-116.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 492-466 (-102.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 991-1040 (-190.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 934-956 (-168.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
DEMPSTER is 42-28 (+22.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 32-36 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 15-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 18-27 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 32-36 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 21-25 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-26 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 55-68 (-21.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
VAZQUEZ is 109-127 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 8-16 (-12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 6-16 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
RYAN DEMPSTER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
DEMPSTER is 2-8 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 6-8 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-3.7 units)
JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 3-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.17 and a WHIP of 1.415.
His team's record is 8-8 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-5. (+6.4 units)
MLB SHORT SHEET
Monday, 6/22/2009
National League
ST LOUIS at NY METS, 7:10 PM ET
WELLEMEYER: 9-2 UNDER as a road underdog of +100 to +150
REDDING: 14-8 TSR when the total is 9 to 9.5
Interleague
COLORADO at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET
COOK: 1-5 TSR on Monday
PALMER: 8-1 TSR this season
SAN FRANCISCO at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
SANCHEZ: 0-6 TSR as a road underdog
CAHILL: 5-1 TSR when the total is 8 to 8.5
Write-In Game
CHICAGO CUBS at ATLANTA, 7:10 PM ET - * Make up game
DEMPSTER: 53-33 OVER when the total is 7 to 8.5
VAZQUEZ: 3-8 TSR as a favorite
** (TC) Denotes Time Change
Monday, 6/22/2009
National League
ST LOUIS at NY METS, 7:10 PM ET
WELLEMEYER: 9-2 UNDER as a road underdog of +100 to +150
REDDING: 14-8 TSR when the total is 9 to 9.5
Interleague
COLORADO at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET
COOK: 1-5 TSR on Monday
PALMER: 8-1 TSR this season
SAN FRANCISCO at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
SANCHEZ: 0-6 TSR as a road underdog
CAHILL: 5-1 TSR when the total is 8 to 8.5
Write-In Game
CHICAGO CUBS at ATLANTA, 7:10 PM ET - * Make up game
DEMPSTER: 53-33 OVER when the total is 7 to 8.5
VAZQUEZ: 3-8 TSR as a favorite
** (TC) Denotes Time Change
GC-Monday Mlb comp plus radio show info
For those interested.I will be in studio doing another radio show on Monday night.The Anthony Pierno sports show on wsia.fm starts at 7PM Eastern and runs through 10 eastern.I will be on most likely between 8-9 eastern.I will break down one of the late games on tonights card as well as a feW other sports releated topics..For an early free selection Im on the Mets at 7:10 eastern.bol GC-
For those interested.I will be in studio doing another radio show on Monday night.The Anthony Pierno sports show on wsia.fm starts at 7PM Eastern and runs through 10 eastern.I will be on most likely between 8-9 eastern.I will break down one of the late games on tonights card as well as a feW other sports releated topics..For an early free selection Im on the Mets at 7:10 eastern.bol GC-
Paid Pick
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR bgColor=#dddddd><TD vAlign=top>Jack Clayton</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>Guaranteed Selections</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>Date: Monday, June 22, 2009
$20.00 Guaranteed: Jack Clayton has a 4-Star Diamond Destroyer on Monday's baseball card. Go inside the numbers and strike GOLD with this baseball 4-Star Diamond Destroyer, then cash BIG TONIGHT! </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=right>6/21/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>4* (953) Rockies at Angels: I'm not standing in front of this Colorado express train, reminiscent of September, 2007. The Rockies have completely turned things around since firing their manager and going with Jim Tracy. Since Tracy moved from bench coach to manager, the Rockies have gone 17-5, moving from the National League West basement to two games over .500. While the Los Angeles Dodgers still look nearly unreachable in the NL West, the Rockies now are a legitimate wild-card contender. The Rockies came back from the dead again, winning for the 15th time in 16 games on Todd Helton's walkoff, two-run blast that gave the Rockies a 9-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Starter Aaron Cook keeps the ball down and is 6-3 on the year, plus 3-0 with a 2.14 ERA his last three starts. LA starter Matt Palmer may be 6-0, but he does not have dominating stuff, with an ERA over 4. A great spot for the red-hot visitors. Play the Rockies.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR bgColor=#dddddd><TD vAlign=top>Jack Clayton</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>Guaranteed Selections</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>Date: Monday, June 22, 2009
$20.00 Guaranteed: Jack Clayton has a 4-Star Diamond Destroyer on Monday's baseball card. Go inside the numbers and strike GOLD with this baseball 4-Star Diamond Destroyer, then cash BIG TONIGHT! </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=right>6/21/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>4* (953) Rockies at Angels: I'm not standing in front of this Colorado express train, reminiscent of September, 2007. The Rockies have completely turned things around since firing their manager and going with Jim Tracy. Since Tracy moved from bench coach to manager, the Rockies have gone 17-5, moving from the National League West basement to two games over .500. While the Los Angeles Dodgers still look nearly unreachable in the NL West, the Rockies now are a legitimate wild-card contender. The Rockies came back from the dead again, winning for the 15th time in 16 games on Todd Helton's walkoff, two-run blast that gave the Rockies a 9-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Starter Aaron Cook keeps the ball down and is 6-3 on the year, plus 3-0 with a 2.14 ERA his last three starts. LA starter Matt Palmer may be 6-0, but he does not have dominating stuff, with an ERA over 4. A great spot for the red-hot visitors. Play the Rockies.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Tony George
Bonus Play
St Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets
Play: St Louis Cardinals
Like the bullpen and hitting which is on FIRE for the Cards, which I witnessed in person in Kansas City this weekend as they BURIED my pathetic Royals over the weekend, as they simply lit the plate on fire.The Mets bullpen is in sad shape and starter Redding has a 6.27 ERA this season and expect the hot bats of the Cards to lite him up.
Bonus Play
St Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets
Play: St Louis Cardinals
Like the bullpen and hitting which is on FIRE for the Cards, which I witnessed in person in Kansas City this weekend as they BURIED my pathetic Royals over the weekend, as they simply lit the plate on fire.The Mets bullpen is in sad shape and starter Redding has a 6.27 ERA this season and expect the hot bats of the Cards to lite him up.
Lenny Del Genio
Bonus Play
San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics
Prediction: Oakland Athletics
A's have revenge on their minds from a three-game sweep at the hands of their regional rivals earlier this month, but this time around not only is the homefield working to their advantage but so is the pitching matchup. San Francisco?s Jonathan Sanchez is an atrocious 0-6 on the road this year with a 6.60 ERA and over his last three starts (two away, one home) is sporting an even worse 7.71 ERA. Meanwhile, Oakland has won each of Trevor Cahill's last three starts thanks in large part to the righty posting a 2.45 ERA over that span. The A's have been outstanding at home since the inception of Interleague Play, going 73-36 overall.
Take Oakland.
Bonus Play
San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics
Prediction: Oakland Athletics
A's have revenge on their minds from a three-game sweep at the hands of their regional rivals earlier this month, but this time around not only is the homefield working to their advantage but so is the pitching matchup. San Francisco?s Jonathan Sanchez is an atrocious 0-6 on the road this year with a 6.60 ERA and over his last three starts (two away, one home) is sporting an even worse 7.71 ERA. Meanwhile, Oakland has won each of Trevor Cahill's last three starts thanks in large part to the righty posting a 2.45 ERA over that span. The A's have been outstanding at home since the inception of Interleague Play, going 73-36 overall.
Take Oakland.
Drew Gordon
Bonus Play
St. Louis -110 at NY METS
I'm now on a 20-6 roll (8-2 L10) with the plays I'm giving away, incl. the Giants (+125) over the Rangers 3-2 Sunday. For tonight's complimentary play, we're looking at the St. Louis/NY Mets match-up.
After the Redbirds destroyed the Royals, and red-hot Gil Meche yesterday, is there any doubt which side you should be on tonight? St. Louis has won 5 of their last 6 games, thanks in large part to stud Albert Pujols, who has been crushing the ball (incl. 2 dingers Sunday)! That's bad news for the Mets, as the Cardinals slugger has punished them in the past (batting .565, with 4 dingers, and 11 RBIs L5 games vs Mets). More of the same tonight, as Tim Redding gets gets thrown to the lions in this one.
Speaking of Tim Redding, not only is Pujols batting .400+ against him in his career, but his 0-2 record and ugly 6.27 ERA are no accident. True, he's been better over his last 3 starts, but we saw another poor effort in his last one at Baltimore. That doesn't bode well vs. a St. Louis offense that crushes righties on the road, averaging 5.8 runs per game in that spot. Think that's bad? Did you know the Redbirds are batting a blistering hot .337 against righties over their last 10 games?! Needless to say, Redding is in BIG trouble Monday!
Opposing Redding is the Cardinals Todd Wellemeyer, who admittingly has had his ups-and-downs this season. However, its important to note, he's been more effective on the road, where he's 3-1 with a 5.16 ERA (Not good by any means, but solid enough backed by red-hot Cards offense). Not to mention, he got a nice win in his last start, allowing 2 runs over 5 1/3 innings against the Tigers Wednesday. Mets have been ho-hum against righties at home, averaging a decent 4.4 runs per game, batting .262 in the process... Not good enough to look any other way but St. Louis in this contest.
Finally, the injuries continue to mount for the Mets, as Beltran is expected to miss this game with knee pain. That's a lineup without Reyes, Delgado, and now Beltran... They may have been able to get away with one or two of those guys out, but all three puts them at a distinct disadvantage versus a resurgent Cardinals offense. In the end, the Cards continue to roll, further exposing Tim Redding and a short-handed Mets club in the process.
Take St. Louis behind Wellemeyer over the NY Mets and Redding in this MLB match up.
2* ST. LOUIS
Bonus Play
St. Louis -110 at NY METS
I'm now on a 20-6 roll (8-2 L10) with the plays I'm giving away, incl. the Giants (+125) over the Rangers 3-2 Sunday. For tonight's complimentary play, we're looking at the St. Louis/NY Mets match-up.
After the Redbirds destroyed the Royals, and red-hot Gil Meche yesterday, is there any doubt which side you should be on tonight? St. Louis has won 5 of their last 6 games, thanks in large part to stud Albert Pujols, who has been crushing the ball (incl. 2 dingers Sunday)! That's bad news for the Mets, as the Cardinals slugger has punished them in the past (batting .565, with 4 dingers, and 11 RBIs L5 games vs Mets). More of the same tonight, as Tim Redding gets gets thrown to the lions in this one.
Speaking of Tim Redding, not only is Pujols batting .400+ against him in his career, but his 0-2 record and ugly 6.27 ERA are no accident. True, he's been better over his last 3 starts, but we saw another poor effort in his last one at Baltimore. That doesn't bode well vs. a St. Louis offense that crushes righties on the road, averaging 5.8 runs per game in that spot. Think that's bad? Did you know the Redbirds are batting a blistering hot .337 against righties over their last 10 games?! Needless to say, Redding is in BIG trouble Monday!
Opposing Redding is the Cardinals Todd Wellemeyer, who admittingly has had his ups-and-downs this season. However, its important to note, he's been more effective on the road, where he's 3-1 with a 5.16 ERA (Not good by any means, but solid enough backed by red-hot Cards offense). Not to mention, he got a nice win in his last start, allowing 2 runs over 5 1/3 innings against the Tigers Wednesday. Mets have been ho-hum against righties at home, averaging a decent 4.4 runs per game, batting .262 in the process... Not good enough to look any other way but St. Louis in this contest.
Finally, the injuries continue to mount for the Mets, as Beltran is expected to miss this game with knee pain. That's a lineup without Reyes, Delgado, and now Beltran... They may have been able to get away with one or two of those guys out, but all three puts them at a distinct disadvantage versus a resurgent Cardinals offense. In the end, the Cards continue to roll, further exposing Tim Redding and a short-handed Mets club in the process.
Take St. Louis behind Wellemeyer over the NY Mets and Redding in this MLB match up.
2* ST. LOUIS
Freddy Wills
Bonus Play
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
Play: Under 7½
We have some frustrated pitchers going here on Monday and I usually love taking the under in this situation when pitchers are pitching well and not getting the credit they deserve.
Braves will send Vazquez to the mound today and he'll have the liberty of going up against the Cubs without Soriano int het lineup. Vazquez is 0-2 in 22IP with a .55 whip and a 2.86ERA with again nothing to show for it. The Cubs have not hi RHP just .212 3.27 R/9 in their last 10 games. If Vazquez does not have his A game the bullpen is there to help out with a 1.76ERA last 5.
Dempster will go to the mound for the Cubs and he also has pitched wel with nothing to show for it. Dempster 0-1 1.32whip and a 1.89 ERA last 3 with nothing to show for. He has pitched better on the road and in his last start for Atlanta he went all 9 innings and gave up just 2ER. Braves have not exactly hit the ball (.265 3.50 R/9 last 10 vs. RHP) as of late and I'm confident that this game will stay under the number.
Bonus Play
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
Play: Under 7½
We have some frustrated pitchers going here on Monday and I usually love taking the under in this situation when pitchers are pitching well and not getting the credit they deserve.
Braves will send Vazquez to the mound today and he'll have the liberty of going up against the Cubs without Soriano int het lineup. Vazquez is 0-2 in 22IP with a .55 whip and a 2.86ERA with again nothing to show for it. The Cubs have not hi RHP just .212 3.27 R/9 in their last 10 games. If Vazquez does not have his A game the bullpen is there to help out with a 1.76ERA last 5.
Dempster will go to the mound for the Cubs and he also has pitched wel with nothing to show for it. Dempster 0-1 1.32whip and a 1.89 ERA last 3 with nothing to show for. He has pitched better on the road and in his last start for Atlanta he went all 9 innings and gave up just 2ER. Braves have not exactly hit the ball (.265 3.50 R/9 last 10 vs. RHP) as of late and I'm confident that this game will stay under the number.
