Dave Cokin
Matchup: L.A. Angels at Kansas City
Time: 8:10 PM EDT (Wed)
Listed pitchers must go: (L) KAZMIR, S vs. (R) DAVIES, K
Play: Kansas City (ML +100)
The Royals are far from a dynamo, but they're actually playing pretty good ball lately. Kansas City is 11-8 over the last 19 games, and I like their chances of garnering a second straight victory against the Angels tonight. Kyle Davies has been solid at home in all four of of starts to date, and he's done fine against the Halos in a small sample. The news is not so good for Scott Kazmir, who is struggling to put it together. He remains vulnerable to big innings because of his poor control, couple with the fact he's no longer anywhere near the strikeout pitcher he was before the injury issues. Kazmir has not done well on the road and he's also had his difficulties at this locale. It's now two months into the season, and I think it's now pretty apparent the Angels are just not a real strong team anymore, yet they're still being priced that way to some extent. Tonight, I see the value being on the home team and I'll opt for the Royals to get me a win.
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Matchup: Colorado at San Francisco
Time: 10:15 PM EDT (Wed)
Listed pitchers must go: (L) FRANCIS, J vs. (R) CAIN, M
Play: Colorado (ML +117) SOLID GOLD PLAY
Jeff Francis finally had a bad inning in his last start, getting knocked around in the sixth inning by the Dodgers. But there's been very little else to find fault with for the now healthy Rockies southpaw. The Giants have not done well against lefties, although that problem may be alleviated somewhat with the arrival of Buster Posey. No question Matt Cain figures to be tough on the Rox tonight. But the SF late inning bullpen could be vulnerable here, as closer Brian Wilson has worked each of the last two nights and threw a pair of innings in Tuesday's extra inning game. I like the fact that the Rockies are gunning for the road sweep and catching a little bit of a price to boot, and I'll fire on Colorado tonight to get another win.