3-Unit Play Take #914 Arizona Diamondbacks +115 over Chicago Cubs (9:40pm.)
The Cubbies are a hurting bunch and continue to play bad baseball right now. They have lost 5 of the last 6, and are 4-7 in their last eleven. The DBacks, the choice of many to win the NL West, have not put a scare into anyone yet, but they now have won 2 in a row. I like their pitcher, Yus Petit. He is stingy on the walks. This is a good spot for this team to make it 3 straight.
3-Unit Play Take #920 Cleveland Indians -105 over Boston Red Sox (7:05pm)
No, I do not believe in the due factor. I just believe that at this stage in his career, Brad Penny does not have much left in the tank. Yes, he is 2-0, but his 7.80 ERA tells a tale. Notice that the oddsmakers didn’t bite either, as they made this an even game. Reyes has been a pretty effective fifth starter for the Indians. He will be facing the Red Sox for the first time in his career. Sox streak ends at 11.
3-Unit Play Take #927 Tampa Bay Rays -110 over Minnesota Twins (8:10pm.)
Rays now 8-12 on the young season and need to get a streak going. Last night was a start. James Shields is going in this one for them. He is in the top five in the AL. The oddsmakers opened the Rays as a “dog” last night. Early morning money has now made them a small fav. I will bite! The Twins counter with Liriano who has a 7.06 ERA. He has yet to control his fastball. Rays need to win now if they are going to challenge. They are playing aggressive ball as they lead the majors with 24 stolen bases.
Doc's MLB 4-28-09
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