Kevin's Pick(s):
Tanaka once again struggled early, giving up a three run home run that set the Yankees in a hole. His has yet to allow an earned run after the 1st two innings in his first two starts, but has been hit around a bit early in the games. New York managed to tie things at 3s, but gave up the lead in the top of the 9th. My play for tomorrow is locked in and listed below, and a write up for it will come tomorrow.
2 UNIT = Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants - OVER 7.5 RUNS (-113)
Listed Pitchers: Delgado vs Vogelsong
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.77 units)
-- write up to come tomorrow
Kyle's Pick(s):
2 UNIT = New York Mets @ Atlanta Braves - UNDER 7.5 RUNS (-107)
Listed Pitchers: Mejia vs. Hale
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.87 units)
The Atlanta Braves may be on to something with this David Hale. He hasn't been around for long, and doesn't have all that much experience, but with the time he has gotten he has taken advantage of it. Taking full advantage that is. Dating back to last season, Hale has given up only 1 run in 16 innings pitched. He appeared in three games last season, started two and gave up just 1 run to the Philadephia Phillies. Against the Padres in his other start he was stellar again, that time giving up no runs and 4 hits. Success has seemed to carry over into 2014, where he pitched another scoreless 5 innings against the Nationals in his first start of the year. There are always a few pitchers that emerge out of nowhere every season, Hale may be one of them if this continues. Jenrry Mejia played the part of a solid starting option for the Mets as well. He started only 5 games, but like Hale, impressed everyone too. He allowed over 3 runs only once in those 5 starts and held a 2.30 ERA. Like Hale, there has been a carry over effect as well for Mejia. In his first start of the season he gave up just a run in 6 innings pitched. I like Hale to potentially have a breakout campaign, but Mejia should be fine in the Mets' rotation, too. I was expect a number of 7 here, so I am happy to see the 7.5. I'll take the UNDER 7.5. The math points to a low scoring game in Atlanta.
Cheers,
Kevin