Toronto was embarrassed yesterday, allowing the Royals to score 14 runs. That should give the Jays some extra incentive to push a game 6 to Kansas City. Volquez gets the nod for the Royals and in his 2 regular season starts this year at Rogers Centre he was 0-2 with an ERA of 6.10. Estrada starts for the Jays and he’s done well at home, going 5-2 in his last 7 starts. If needed, Price is available in the bullpen. Pack your bags, Joey Bats.
Today’s ALCS pick:
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays’ bats finally erupted last night, scoring 11 runs against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Dickey gets the start for the Jays and he has been sensational since the All Star break. The Jays are 6-1 in Dickey’s last 7 home starts, and 12-3 in his last 15 overall. The 6’10” ex-Padre Young gets the start for the Royals, and as good as he’s been, he does not have the velocity he once had on his fastball, topping out at around 86 miles an hour. The Jays should be able to get around on Young today.
Today’s pick:
Toronto Blue Jays
San Jose Sharks take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden tonight. Martin is tending net for the Sharks and he’s been red hot, not losing a game, posting 3 shutouts and allowing only 1 goal this season. In San Jose’s last 4 road games, they’ve won 4 straight first periods.
Tonight’s pick:
San Jose Sharks
The Royals travel north of the border tonight for game 3 of the ALCS. The Jays will be glad to be back home, after dropping 2 in Kansas City. Rogers Centre is more suited for their style of baseball. Royals have not done well in Toronto, posting 1-5 in their last 6 meetings there. Cueto gets the start for the Royals and they are 1-6 in his last 7 road starts, and 0-4 in his last 4 starts against AL East teams. Stroman goes for the Jays and Toronto is 6-1 in his last 7 starts, and 5-1 in his last 6 home starts. Toronto needs this win.
Today’s pick:
Toronto Blue Jays
The Devils are at the Garden today taking on the Rangers, and I see this game going under. You’ve got two stud goalies, Schneider for the Devils and Lundqvist for the Rangers. This should fall below 5.
Today’s pick:
New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers – Under
Cubs should take it today with Arieta on the hill. Need I say more?
Today’s pick:
Chicago Cubs
I really like Charlotte to cover today but here’s the complete list. Pick a dog:
South Florida
Florida International
Syracuse
North Western
Wyoming
Louisiana Tech
Kent State
Nebraska
Pittsburgh
Tulsa
*Charlotte
Vanderbilt
Arizona State
Akron
