Tough loss for Detroit but I think they’ll bounce back tonight at home against the Mariners. Seattle has Montgomery starting and the Tigers can hit lefties. They are 36-16 in their last 52 at home against southpaws. Sanchez takes the mound tonight for the Tigers. The Tigers are 7-0 in his last 7 starts. Guccione is behind home plate and the Tigers are 21-8 in his last 29 games umping.
Today’s pick:
Detroit Tigers
Rays look like a good play today. Phillies are debuting their top prospect Nola and have been hot of late – winning their last 4 – but I think it ends today. Phillies are 9-21 in their last 30 interleague games vs. a right-handed pitcher. The Rays are 13-6 in their last 19 interleague games. The Rays bats have been silent but I think they’ll get it going today against the rookie. Barrett is umping behind home plate and the road teams are 11-5 in his last 16 games. Phillies third baseman Franco is doubtful today with a sore elbow. Tampa Bay should win this game.
Today’s pick:
Tampa Bay Rays
Look for Arizona to snap their 6 game losing streak at home tonight against the Marlins. Marlins are dismal on the road with a 14-31 record. Phelps takes the mound for the Marlins tonight and has been shaky lately with 2-7 record. In Miami’s last 5 meetings in Arizona, they are 1-4. Couple all of this with a cross-country flight, Arizona should get the win.
Today’s pick:
Arizona Diamondbacks
Astros look like a good play today. Keuchel is on the hill and the Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 against lefties. Keuchel is 4-0 in his last 4 Sunday games. Astros are 17-5 in their last 22 home games against a right-handed pitcher. Little is umping behind home plate today and over his last 5, home teams are 4-1 when he’s calling the game. Astros should win this game.
Today’s pick:
Houston Astros
Pirates look like a good play today. Liriano is on the hill and he’s been sharp. He has an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.03. Pirates are 4-0 in Liriano’s last 4 starts and 6-2 in his last 8 road starts. Barrett is umping behind home plate. Road teams are 5-1 when he’s been making the calls. Pirates should win this game.
Today’s pick:
Pittsburgh Pirates
I’m taking the Yankees at home today against the Mariners. Yanks have the edge in starting pitching, bullpen, hitting, power, speed and bench. They are 25-16 at home over their last 41 and 8-3 in their last 11 home games against a lefty. Mariners are 0-6 in their last 6 against the Yankees. Tanaka’s been really sharp lately. Yankees should get this win.
Today’s pick:
New York Yankees
See you on Friday
