THE DUKE SPORTS
Philadelphia (-120) for 1.5 Units
Questionable decision making by Manuel possibly played a part in the Phillies loss in Game 4. Tonight, however, Manuel should be limited in having to match strategic wits with Bochy; after all, by having the game's best workhorse -- Halladay, who routinely goes deep into the innings of games, he can let the game develop on its own merit. We do realize that Halladay has not had success vs SF (6.66 ERA in 4 starts); however, based on his poise, history, and work ethic, we'll look for Halladay to find a way to cool off Cody Ross and company. The Phillies' lineup is dangerous enough to erupt at any given time and after having seen Lincecum breeze by them on the 16th, we're going to look for this to be the time to do so.
Philadelphia (-120) for 1.5 Units
Questionable decision making by Manuel possibly played a part in the Phillies loss in Game 4. Tonight, however, Manuel should be limited in having to match strategic wits with Bochy; after all, by having the game's best workhorse -- Halladay, who routinely goes deep into the innings of games, he can let the game develop on its own merit. We do realize that Halladay has not had success vs SF (6.66 ERA in 4 starts); however, based on his poise, history, and work ethic, we'll look for Halladay to find a way to cool off Cody Ross and company. The Phillies' lineup is dangerous enough to erupt at any given time and after having seen Lincecum breeze by them on the 16th, we're going to look for this to be the time to do so.
