Michael Cannon
Sunday's Plays...
20 Dime –
ANGELS (With Lackey as listed pitcher)
Take the Angels for the road win today over the Dodgers.
I have to think John Lackey will stop the bleeding here for the Halos. The right-hander has won four straight starts, posting a 1.50 ERA with 25 strikeouts and five walks.
Lackey has also had success in his career against the Dodgers, going 4-1 with a 1.45 ERA in six starts.
The Dodgers will counter with Derek Lowe, who has had a tough time in interleague play this year. The right-hander is 0-3 with a 6.52 ERA in three starts against the Junior Circuit.
Lowe’s struggles against the A.L. could help awaken the Angels slumping offense, and that combined with Lackey on the mound makes them the play here.
Take the Angels as they grab the road win.
10 Dime –
TWINS (With Slowey as listed pitcher)
Take the Twins as the home dog this afternoon over the Brewers.
Not an easy task going against Ben Sheets, but it’s not like the Twins haven’t been playing good baseball lately.
Minnesota’s loss last night ended a season-high 10-game winning streak, so it’s not out of the realm of possibility that they’ll bounce back today.
Kevin Slowey will get the start for the Twins and he’s 2-0 with a 1.35 ERA in his last three starts.
The Twins have not lost consecutive games since a six-game losing streak from June 5-10, and haven’t lost a series since losing two of three at Cleveland from June 10-12.
Take the Twins as they grab the home win.
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